used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Serfdom continued, and a good horse would bring more in market than a man.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
AgriculturenounUS /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/
a large-scale farming enterprise
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
in addition
From this reading It also exchanged the judicial rough-and-tumble on horseback for the trial by jury.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Plantagenet period saw the establishment of the House of Commons, and cut off the power of the king to levy taxes without the consent of Parliament.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
for the reason that
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Serfdom continued, and a good horse would bring more in market than a man.
bullocknounUS /ˈbʊlək/
young bull
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It also exchanged the judicial rough-and-tumble on horseback for the trial by jury.
CIVILIZATIONnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
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CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading The Plantagenet period saw the establishment of the House of Commons, and cut off the power of the king to levy taxes without the consent of Parliament.
COMPLETENESSnounUS /kəmˈpliːtnəs/
the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
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permission to do something
From this reading The Plantagenet period saw the establishment of the House of Commons, and cut off the power of the king to levy taxes without the consent of Parliament.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Serfdom continued, and a good horse would bring more in market than a man.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The Plantagenet period saw the establishment of the House of Commons, and cut off the power of the king to levy taxes without the consent of Parliament.
DELINEATEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪnieɪtɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The Plantagenet period saw the establishment of the House of Commons, and cut off the power of the king to levy taxes without the consent of Parliament.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading It also exchanged the judicial rough-and-tumble on horseback for the trial by jury.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It also exchanged the judicial rough-and-tumble on horseback for the trial by jury.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Serfdom continued, and a good horse would bring more in market than a man.
GRAPHICALLYadverbUS /ˈɡræfɪkli/
in a diagrammatic manner
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
HISTORIAN'S
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solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Serfdom continued, and a good horse would bring more in market than a man.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading It also exchanged the judicial rough-and-tumble on horseback for the trial by jury.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Plantagenet period saw the establishment of the House of Commons, and cut off the power of the king to levy taxes without the consent of Parliament.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Serfdom continued, and a good horse would bring more in market than a man.
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It also exchanged the judicial rough-and-tumble on horseback for the trial by jury.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
From this reading It also exchanged the judicial rough-and-tumble on horseback for the trial by jury.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading It also exchanged the judicial rough-and-tumble on horseback for the trial by jury.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The Plantagenet period saw the establishment of the House of Commons, and cut off the power of the king to levy taxes without the consent of Parliament.
levyverbUS /ˈlevi/
impose and collect
From this reading The Plantagenet period saw the establishment of the House of Commons, and cut off the power of the king to levy taxes without the consent of Parliament.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Serfdom continued, and a good horse would bring more in market than a man.
march in a procession
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the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Serfdom continued, and a good horse would bring more in market than a man.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Plantagenet period saw the establishment of the House of Commons, and cut off the power of the king to levy taxes without the consent of Parliament.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It also exchanged the judicial rough-and-tumble on horseback for the trial by jury.
ONWARDadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
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ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading The Plantagenet period saw the establishment of the House of Commons, and cut off the power of the king to levy taxes without the consent of Parliament.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
an amount of time
From this reading The Plantagenet period saw the establishment of the House of Commons, and cut off the power of the king to levy taxes without the consent of Parliament.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
Plantagenetnoun
the family name of a line of English kings that reigned from 1154 to 1485
From this reading The Plantagenet period saw the establishment of the House of Commons, and cut off the power of the king to levy taxes without the consent of Parliament.
ploughnounUS /plaʊ/
a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
ploughmannoun
a man who plows
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The Plantagenet period saw the establishment of the House of Commons, and cut off the power of the king to levy taxes without the consent of Parliament.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
rough-and-tumblenoun
disorderly fighting
From this reading It also exchanged the judicial rough-and-tumble on horseback for the trial by jury.
SANGUINARYadjective
accompanied by bloodshed
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cut with a saw
From this reading The Plantagenet period saw the establishment of the House of Commons, and cut off the power of the king to levy taxes without the consent of Parliament.
Serfdomnoun
the state of a serf
From this reading Serfdom continued, and a good horse would bring more in market than a man.
not in physical motion
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
taxesnounUS /ˈtæksəz/
plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading The Plantagenet period saw the establishment of the House of Commons, and cut off the power of the king to levy taxes without the consent of Parliament.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Serfdom continued, and a good horse would bring more in market than a man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Plantagenet period saw the establishment of the House of Commons, and cut off the power of the king to levy taxes without the consent of Parliament.
the act of testing something
From this reading It also exchanged the judicial rough-and-tumble on horseback for the trial by jury.
TRIUMPHSnounUS /ˈtraɪəmfs/
plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
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twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
USUALadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
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the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Agriculture was still in its infancy, and the farmer refused to adopt a new and attractive plough because it did not permit the ploughman to walk near enough to his team, that he might twist the tail of the patient bullock.
in the company of; together with
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Plantagenet period saw the establishment of the House of Commons, and cut off the power of the king to levy taxes without the consent of Parliament.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Serfdom continued, and a good horse would bring more in market than a man.
