used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not, as we have already remarked, a mere matter of course that the direct heir should occupy the throne.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The Witan, or parliament, had already met and given its consent to the coronation of Edwy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was looked upon as an event of both civil and ecclesiastical importance, and therefore nothing was omitted which could lend dignity to the occasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was looked upon as an event of both civil and ecclesiastical importance, and therefore nothing was omitted which could lend dignity to the occasion.
Anglo-Saxonnoun
a native or inhabitant of England prior to the Norman Conquest
From this reading Nothing could exceed in solemnity the “hallowing of the king,” as the coronation ceremony was termed in Anglo-Saxon times.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nothing could exceed in solemnity the “hallowing of the king,” as the coronation ceremony was termed in Anglo-Saxon times.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was looked upon as an event of both civil and ecclesiastical importance, and therefore nothing was omitted which could lend dignity to the occasion.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Nothing could exceed in solemnity the “hallowing of the king,” as the coronation ceremony was termed in Anglo-Saxon times.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading It was looked upon as an event of both civil and ecclesiastical importance, and therefore nothing was omitted which could lend dignity to the occasion.
permission to do something
From this reading The Witan, or parliament, had already met and given its consent to the coronation of Edwy.
CORONATIONnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/
the ceremony of installing a new monarch
From this reading THE CORONATION.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could exceed in solemnity the “hallowing of the king,” as the coronation ceremony was termed in Anglo-Saxon times.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was not, as we have already remarked, a mere matter of course that the direct heir should occupy the throne.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading It was looked upon as an event of both civil and ecclesiastical importance, and therefore nothing was omitted which could lend dignity to the occasion.
command with authority
From this reading It was not, as we have already remarked, a mere matter of course that the direct heir should occupy the throne.
ecclesiasticaladjectiveUS /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪkəl/
of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)
From this reading It was looked upon as an event of both civil and ecclesiastical importance, and therefore nothing was omitted which could lend dignity to the occasion.
Edwynoun
King of England who was renounced by Northumbria in favor of his brother Edgar (died in 959)
From this reading The Witan, or parliament, had already met and given its consent to the coronation of Edwy.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was looked upon as an event of both civil and ecclesiastical importance, and therefore nothing was omitted which could lend dignity to the occasion.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading Nothing could exceed in solemnity the “hallowing of the king,” as the coronation ceremony was termed in Anglo-Saxon times.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Witan, or parliament, had already met and given its consent to the coronation of Edwy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Witan, or parliament, had already met and given its consent to the coronation of Edwy.
hallowing
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From this reading Nothing could exceed in solemnity the “hallowing of the king,” as the coronation ceremony was termed in Anglo-Saxon times.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was not, as we have already remarked, a mere matter of course that the direct heir should occupy the throne.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading It was not, as we have already remarked, a mere matter of course that the direct heir should occupy the throne.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading It was looked upon as an event of both civil and ecclesiastical importance, and therefore nothing was omitted which could lend dignity to the occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nothing could exceed in solemnity the “hallowing of the king,” as the coronation ceremony was termed in Anglo-Saxon times.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was looked upon as an event of both civil and ecclesiastical importance, and therefore nothing was omitted which could lend dignity to the occasion.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Witan, or parliament, had already met and given its consent to the coronation of Edwy.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Nothing could exceed in solemnity the “hallowing of the king,” as the coronation ceremony was termed in Anglo-Saxon times.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading It was looked upon as an event of both civil and ecclesiastical importance, and therefore nothing was omitted which could lend dignity to the occasion.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was looked upon as an event of both civil and ecclesiastical importance, and therefore nothing was omitted which could lend dignity to the occasion.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was not, as we have already remarked, a mere matter of course that the direct heir should occupy the throne.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It was not, as we have already remarked, a mere matter of course that the direct heir should occupy the throne.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The Witan, or parliament, had already met and given its consent to the coronation of Edwy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not, as we have already remarked, a mere matter of course that the direct heir should occupy the throne.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could exceed in solemnity the “hallowing of the king,” as the coronation ceremony was termed in Anglo-Saxon times.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was looked upon as an event of both civil and ecclesiastical importance, and therefore nothing was omitted which could lend dignity to the occasion.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading It was not, as we have already remarked, a mere matter of course that the direct heir should occupy the throne.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing could exceed in solemnity the “hallowing of the king,” as the coronation ceremony was termed in Anglo-Saxon times.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading It was looked upon as an event of both civil and ecclesiastical importance, and therefore nothing was omitted which could lend dignity to the occasion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Witan, or parliament, had already met and given its consent to the coronation of Edwy.
parliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading The Witan, or parliament, had already met and given its consent to the coronation of Edwy.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading It was not, as we have already remarked, a mere matter of course that the direct heir should occupy the throne.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was not, as we have already remarked, a mere matter of course that the direct heir should occupy the throne.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading Nothing could exceed in solemnity the “hallowing of the king,” as the coronation ceremony was termed in Anglo-Saxon times.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Nothing could exceed in solemnity the “hallowing of the king,” as the coronation ceremony was termed in Anglo-Saxon times.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not, as we have already remarked, a mere matter of course that the direct heir should occupy the throne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CORONATION.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was looked upon as an event of both civil and ecclesiastical importance, and therefore nothing was omitted which could lend dignity to the occasion.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading It was not, as we have already remarked, a mere matter of course that the direct heir should occupy the throne.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Nothing could exceed in solemnity the “hallowing of the king,” as the coronation ceremony was termed in Anglo-Saxon times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was looked upon as an event of both civil and ecclesiastical importance, and therefore nothing was omitted which could lend dignity to the occasion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was looked upon as an event of both civil and ecclesiastical importance, and therefore nothing was omitted which could lend dignity to the occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing could exceed in solemnity the “hallowing of the king,” as the coronation ceremony was termed in Anglo-Saxon times.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was not, as we have already remarked, a mere matter of course that the direct heir should occupy the throne.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was looked upon as an event of both civil and ecclesiastical importance, and therefore nothing was omitted which could lend dignity to the occasion.
Witan
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From this reading The Witan, or parliament, had already met and given its consent to the coronation of Edwy.
