1328
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From this reading In 1328 Mortimer mixed up matters with the Scots, by which he relinquished his claim to Scotch homage.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a little odd, but it is true, that Edward III. was crowned at fourteen and married at fifteen years of age.
affianced
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From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
how long something has existed
From this reading It is a little odd, but it is true, that Edward III. was crowned at fourteen and married at fifteen years of age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a little odd, but it is true, that Edward III. was crowned at fourteen and married at fifteen years of age.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
ASSISTEDadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading IRRITABILITY OF THE FRENCH: INTERMINABLE DISSENSION, ASSISTED BY THE PLAGUE, CONTINUES REDUCING THE POPULATION.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is a little odd, but it is true, that Edward III. was crowned at fourteen and married at fifteen years of age.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Edward married Philippa, daughter of the Count of Hainault, to whom he had been engaged while teething.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a little odd, but it is true, that Edward III. was crowned at fourteen and married at fifteen years of age.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IRRITABILITY OF THE FRENCH: INTERMINABLE DISSENSION, ASSISTED BY THE PLAGUE, CONTINUES REDUCING THE POPULATION.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading In 1328 Mortimer mixed up matters with the Scots, by which he relinquished his claim to Scotch homage.
CONTINUESverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading IRRITABILITY OF THE FRENCH: INTERMINABLE DISSENSION, ASSISTED BY THE PLAGUE, CONTINUES REDUCING THE POPULATION.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Edward married Philippa, daughter of the Count of Hainault, to whom he had been engaged while teething.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading It is a little odd, but it is true, that Edward III. was crowned at fourteen and married at fifteen years of age.
a female human offspring
From this reading Edward married Philippa, daughter of the Count of Hainault, to whom he had been engaged while teething.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
DISSENSIONnounUS /dɪˈsenʃən/
disagreement among those expected to cooperate
From this reading IRRITABILITY OF THE FRENCH: INTERMINABLE DISSENSION, ASSISTED BY THE PLAGUE, CONTINUES REDUCING THE POPULATION.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
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 It is a little odd, but it is true, that Edward III. was crowned at fourteen and married at fifteen years of age.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Edward married Philippa, daughter of the Count of Hainault, to whom he had been engaged while teething.
divisible by two
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading It is a little odd, but it is true, that Edward III. was crowned at fourteen and married at fifteen years of age.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading It is a little odd, but it is true, that Edward III. was crowned at fourteen and married at fifteen years of age.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading IRRITABILITY OF THE FRENCH: INTERMINABLE DISSENSION, ASSISTED BY THE PLAGUE, CONTINUES REDUCING THE POPULATION.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Edward married Philippa, daughter of the Count of Hainault, to whom he had been engaged while teething.
Hainault
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From this reading Edward married Philippa, daughter of the Count of Hainault, to whom he had been engaged while teething.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edward married Philippa, daughter of the Count of Hainault, to whom he had been engaged while teething.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In 1328 Mortimer mixed up matters with the Scots, by which he relinquished his claim to Scotch homage.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading In 1328 Mortimer mixed up matters with the Scots, by which he relinquished his claim to Scotch homage.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It is a little odd, but it is true, that Edward III. was crowned at fourteen and married at fifteen years of age.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
INTERMINABLEadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading IRRITABILITY OF THE FRENCH: INTERMINABLE DISSENSION, ASSISTED BY THE PLAGUE, CONTINUES REDUCING THE POPULATION.
IRRITABILITYnounUS /ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪləti/
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading IRRITABILITY OF THE FRENCH: INTERMINABLE DISSENSION, ASSISTED BY THE PLAGUE, CONTINUES REDUCING THE POPULATION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a little odd, but it is true, that Edward III. was crowned at fourteen and married at fifteen years of age.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a little odd, but it is true, that Edward III. was crowned at fourteen and married at fifteen years of age.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is a little odd, but it is true, that Edward III. was crowned at fourteen and married at fifteen years of age.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
joined in matrimony
From this reading It is a little odd, but it is true, that Edward III. was crowned at fourteen and married at fifteen years of age.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In 1328 Mortimer mixed up matters with the Scots, by which he relinquished his claim to Scotch homage.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading In 1328 Mortimer mixed up matters with the Scots, by which he relinquished his claim to Scotch homage.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading In 1328 Mortimer mixed up matters with the Scots, by which he relinquished his claim to Scotch homage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
not divisible by two
From this reading It is a little odd, but it is true, that Edward III. was crowned at fourteen and married at fifteen years of age.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IRRITABILITY OF THE FRENCH: INTERMINABLE DISSENSION, ASSISTED BY THE PLAGUE, CONTINUES REDUCING THE POPULATION.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
Philippa
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From this reading Edward married Philippa, daughter of the Count of Hainault, to whom he had been engaged while teething.
PLAGUEverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading IRRITABILITY OF THE FRENCH: INTERMINABLE DISSENSION, ASSISTED BY THE PLAGUE, CONTINUES REDUCING THE POPULATION.
POPULATIONnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading IRRITABILITY OF THE FRENCH: INTERMINABLE DISSENSION, ASSISTED BY THE PLAGUE, CONTINUES REDUCING THE POPULATION.
PrincesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
REDUCINGnounUS /rəˈduːsɪŋ/
any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent
From this reading IRRITABILITY OF THE FRENCH: INTERMINABLE DISSENSION, ASSISTED BY THE PLAGUE, CONTINUES REDUCING THE POPULATION.
relinquishedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃt/
that has been withdrawn or retreated from
From this reading In 1328 Mortimer mixed up matters with the Scots, by which he relinquished his claim to Scotch homage.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading In 1328 Mortimer mixed up matters with the Scots, by which he relinquished his claim to Scotch homage.
ScotsnounUS /skɑːts/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading In 1328 Mortimer mixed up matters with the Scots, by which he relinquished his claim to Scotch homage.
in the near future
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
teethingnounUS /ˈtiːðɪŋ/
the eruption through the gums of baby teeth
From this reading Edward married Philippa, daughter of the Count of Hainault, to whom he had been engaged while teething.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a little odd, but it is true, that Edward III. was crowned at fourteen and married at fifteen years of age.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IRRITABILITY OF THE FRENCH: INTERMINABLE DISSENSION, ASSISTED BY THE PLAGUE, CONTINUES REDUCING THE POPULATION.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Edward married Philippa, daughter of the Count of Hainault, to whom he had been engaged while teething.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is a little odd, but it is true, that Edward III. was crowned at fourteen and married at fifteen years of age.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In 1328 Mortimer mixed up matters with the Scots, by which he relinquished his claim to Scotch homage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a little odd, but it is true, that Edward III. was crowned at fourteen and married at fifteen years of age.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In 1328 Mortimer mixed up matters with the Scots, by which he relinquished his claim to Scotch homage.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Edward married Philippa, daughter of the Count of Hainault, to whom he had been engaged while teething.
which person or people
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Edward married Philippa, daughter of the Count of Hainault, to whom he had been engaged while teething.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In 1328 Mortimer mixed up matters with the Scots, by which he relinquished his claim to Scotch homage.
a late time of life
From this reading It is a little odd, but it is true, that Edward III. was crowned at fourteen and married at fifteen years of age.
but in spite of that
From this reading Princes in those days were affianced as soon as they were weighed, and married before they got their eyes open, though even yet there are many people who do not get their eyes opened until after marriage.
