used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Both were eminently learned men, and each had a great respect for letters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading THE ARGUMENT.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
Bilney
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From this reading 'Has Bilney submitted to the orders of the church, good father?'
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were eminently learned men, and each had a great respect for letters.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading They bowed reverentially to each other.
CardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading 'Has Bilney submitted to the orders of the church, good father?'
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
Cuthbert
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From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
dignitarynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəteri/
an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They bowed reverentially to each other.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading Both were eminently learned men, and each had a great respect for letters.
divisible by two
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading 'Has Bilney submitted to the orders of the church, good father?'
promote over another
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both were eminently learned men, and each had a great respect for letters.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading 'Has Bilney submitted to the orders of the church, good father?'
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Both were eminently learned men, and each had a great respect for letters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both were eminently learned men, and each had a great respect for letters.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Has Bilney submitted to the orders of the church, good father?'
how
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From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Both were eminently learned men, and each had a great respect for letters.
the literary culture
From this reading Both were eminently learned men, and each had a great respect for letters.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
the force of workers available
From this reading Both were eminently learned men, and each had a great respect for letters.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading 'Has Bilney submitted to the orders of the church, good father?'
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They bowed reverentially to each other.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Both were eminently learned men, and each had a great respect for letters.
reverentiallyadverb
with reverence; in a reverent manner
From this reading They bowed reverentially to each other.
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
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
in the near future
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading 'Has Bilney submitted to the orders of the church, good father?'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARGUMENT.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They bowed reverentially to each other.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
Tonstall
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From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both were eminently learned men, and each had a great respect for letters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
Wolsey
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From this reading Cuthbert Tonstall was ushered into the presence of the Cardinal, and it was curious to see how soon the dignitary of Rome assumed that position of manner and behaviour which even then, though declined in royal favor, Wolsey could not forget.
