1485
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From this reading As a result of the Bosworth victory, Henry Tudor obtained the use of the throne from 1485 to 1509.
1509
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From this reading As a result of the Bosworth victory, Henry Tudor obtained the use of the throne from 1485 to 1509.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a result of the Bosworth victory, Henry Tudor obtained the use of the throne from 1485 to 1509.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
ADMIXTUREnoun
the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
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adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading Henry Tudor is known to history as Henry VII., and caused some adverse criticism by delaying his nuptials with the Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a result of the Bosworth victory, Henry Tudor obtained the use of the throne from 1485 to 1509.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
being joined in close association
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
Bosworth
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From this reading As a result of the Bosworth victory, Henry Tudor obtained the use of the throne from 1485 to 1509.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Henry Tudor is known to history as Henry VII., and caused some adverse criticism by delaying his nuptials with the Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Henry Tudor is known to history as Henry VII., and caused some adverse criticism by delaying his nuptials with the Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV.
a female human offspring
From this reading Henry Tudor is known to history as Henry VII., and caused some adverse criticism by delaying his nuptials with the Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV.
delayingverbUS /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “delay” — cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Henry Tudor is known to history as Henry VII., and caused some adverse criticism by delaying his nuptials with the Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV.
DISGRUNTLEDadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡrʌntəld/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
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DISORDERnounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading DISORDER STILL THE POPULAR FAD: GENERAL ADMIXTURE OF PRETENDERS, RELIGION, POLITICS, AND DISGRUNTLED MONARCHS.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
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 Henry Tudor is known to history as Henry VII., and caused some adverse criticism by delaying his nuptials with the Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Henry Tudor is known to history as Henry VII., and caused some adverse criticism by delaying his nuptials with the Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
the organ of sight
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
FADnounUS /fæd/
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
From this reading DISORDER STILL THE POPULAR FAD: GENERAL ADMIXTURE OF PRETENDERS, RELIGION, POLITICS, AND DISGRUNTLED MONARCHS.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As a result of the Bosworth victory, Henry Tudor obtained the use of the throne from 1485 to 1509.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
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gewgaws
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From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading As a result of the Bosworth victory, Henry Tudor obtained the use of the throne from 1485 to 1509.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Henry Tudor is known to history as Henry VII., and caused some adverse criticism by delaying his nuptials with the Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Henry Tudor is known to history as Henry VII., and caused some adverse criticism by delaying his nuptials with the Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Henry Tudor is known to history as Henry VII., and caused some adverse criticism by delaying his nuptials with the Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Henry Tudor is known to history as Henry VII., and caused some adverse criticism by delaying his nuptials with the Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV.
staying power
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
MONARCHSnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrks/
plural of “monarch” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
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not one thing; not anything
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
nuptialsnounUS /ˈnʌptʃəlz/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Henry Tudor is known to history as Henry VII., and caused some adverse criticism by delaying his nuptials with the Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading As a result of the Bosworth victory, Henry Tudor obtained the use of the throne from 1485 to 1509.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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on one occasion
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading DISORDER STILL THE POPULAR FAD: GENERAL ADMIXTURE OF PRETENDERS, RELIGION, POLITICS, AND DISGRUNTLED MONARCHS.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
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PRETENDERSnounUS /priˈtendərz/
plural of “pretender” — a claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title)
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The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Henry Tudor is known to history as Henry VII., and caused some adverse criticism by delaying his nuptials with the Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading DISORDER STILL THE POPULAR FAD: GENERAL ADMIXTURE OF PRETENDERS, RELIGION, POLITICS, AND DISGRUNTLED MONARCHS.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As a result of the Bosworth victory, Henry Tudor obtained the use of the throne from 1485 to 1509.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Henry Tudor is known to history as Henry VII., and caused some adverse criticism by delaying his nuptials with the Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV.
a male human offspring
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
sovereigntynounUS /ˈsɑːvrənti/
government free from external control
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
not in physical motion
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teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISORDER STILL THE POPULAR FAD: GENERAL ADMIXTURE OF PRETENDERS, RELIGION, POLITICS, AND DISGRUNTLED MONARCHS.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading As a result of the Bosworth victory, Henry Tudor obtained the use of the throne from 1485 to 1509.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a result of the Bosworth victory, Henry Tudor obtained the use of the throne from 1485 to 1509.
TudornounUS /ˈtuːdər/
an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)
From this reading As a result of the Bosworth victory, Henry Tudor obtained the use of the throne from 1485 to 1509.
the act of using
From this reading As a result of the Bosworth victory, Henry Tudor obtained the use of the throne from 1485 to 1509.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading As a result of the Bosworth victory, Henry Tudor obtained the use of the throne from 1485 to 1509.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
VIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Henry Tudor is known to history as Henry VII., and caused some adverse criticism by delaying his nuptials with the Princess Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV.
WarwicknounUS /ˈwɔːrwɪk/
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading He saw at once by means of an eagle eye that with the house of York so popular among his people, nothing but a firm hand and eternal vigilance could maintain his sovereignty.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He kept the young Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence, carefully indoors with massive iron gewgaws attached to his legs, thus teaching him to be backward about mingling in the false joys of society.
