used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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antichristian
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or to or toward a former location
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English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
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buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
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channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
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churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
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clergynounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒi/
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
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crazedadjectiveUS /kreɪzd/
driven insane
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They would not stir, were it to do me good.
enforceverbUS /enˈfɔːrs/
ensure observance of laws and rules
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start firing a weapon
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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GAVESTON
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From this reading _Re-enter_ GAVESTON.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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groomsnounUS /ɡruːmz/
plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
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the solid part of the earth's surface
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hatchest
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advanced in complexity or elaboration
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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I'll
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on condition that; in the event that
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imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
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be an inhabitant of or reside in
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lowlyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊli/
low or inferior in station or quality
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engage in
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They would not stir, were it to do me good.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They would not stir, were it to do me good.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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papaladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪpəl/
proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles
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peersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
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a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
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priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
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feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
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rais'd
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Re-enterverb
enter again
From this reading _Re-enter_ GAVESTON.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
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sepulchres
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used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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slaughter'd
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move an implement through
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the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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of the kind already mentioned
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superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
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swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
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taper-lights
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As for the peers, that back the clergy thus, If I be king, not one of them shall live.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They would not stir, were it to do me good.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
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an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
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Tiber's
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They would not stir, were it to do me good.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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Wherewith
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the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
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in the company of; together with
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They would not stir, were it to do me good.
