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From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
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From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
highly skilled
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He lost the battle, and he was too great a man to survive the ruin of his fortunes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Some of the best laws that ever were enacted in England were enacted during his reign.
BOSWORTH
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From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
rid of obstructions
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
distortedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɔːrtəd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Some of the best laws that ever were enacted in England were enacted during his reign.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading Some of the best laws that ever were enacted in England were enacted during his reign.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Some of the best laws that ever were enacted in England were enacted during his reign.
at any time
From this reading Some of the best laws that ever were enacted in England were enacted during his reign.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He lost the battle, and he was too great a man to survive the ruin of his fortunes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He lost the battle, and he was too great a man to survive the ruin of his fortunes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some of the best laws that ever were enacted in England were enacted during his reign.
historiansnounUS /hɪˈstɔːriənz/
plural of “historian” — a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Some of the best laws that ever were enacted in England were enacted during his reign.
legislatornounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtər/
someone who makes or enacts laws
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He lost the battle, and he was too great a man to survive the ruin of his fortunes.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
malignedverbUS /məˈlaɪnd/
past form of “malign” — speak unfavorably about
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He lost the battle, and he was too great a man to survive the ruin of his fortunes.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading Some of the best laws that ever were enacted in England were enacted during his reign.
Richard
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From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading He lost the battle, and he was too great a man to survive the ruin of his fortunes.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the best laws that ever were enacted in England were enacted during his reign.
statesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading He lost the battle, and he was too great a man to survive the ruin of his fortunes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He lost the battle, and he was too great a man to survive the ruin of his fortunes.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
vindicatedadjectiveUS /ˈvɪndəkeɪtɪd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
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 BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some of the best laws that ever were enacted in England were enacted during his reign.
belonging to which person
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He was, it is certain, a superb soldier, a wise statesman, a judicious legislator, a natural ruler of men, and a prince most accomplished in music and the fine arts and in the graces of social life.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His title to the throne of England was absolutely clear, as against the Earl of Richmond, and but for the treachery of some among his followers he would have prevailed in the contest upon Bosworth Field, and would have vindicated and maintained that title over all opposition.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BOSWORTH FIELD Warwick, August 29, 1889.--It has long been the conviction of the present writer that the character of King Richard the Third has been distorted and maligned by the old historians from whose authority the accepted view of it is derived.
