used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a vague belief that chance might work some miracle, I accompanied M. Radisson till we encountered the first belaced fellow of the King's Guard.
abloomadjectiveUS /əˈbluːm/
bursting into flower
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
having companions or an escort
From this reading With a vague belief that chance might work some miracle, I accompanied M. Radisson till we encountered the first belaced fellow of the King's Guard.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
(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 AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'Twas outside the porter's lodge of the grand house where the king had been pleased to breakfast that morning.
belaced
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From this reading With a vague belief that chance might work some miracle, I accompanied M. Radisson till we encountered the first belaced fellow of the King's Guard.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading With a vague belief that chance might work some miracle, I accompanied M. Radisson till we encountered the first belaced fellow of the King's Guard.
belligerencenounUS /bəˈlɪdʒərəns/
hostile or warlike attitude or nature
From this reading "And what might this young man want?" demanded the fellow, with lordly belligerence, letting M. Radisson pass without question.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading 'Twas outside the porter's lodge of the grand house where the king had been pleased to breakfast that morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading With a vague belief that chance might work some miracle, I accompanied M. Radisson till we encountered the first belaced fellow of the King's Guard.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "And what might this young man want?" demanded the fellow, with lordly belligerence, letting M. Radisson pass without question.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading With a vague belief that chance might work some miracle, I accompanied M. Radisson till we encountered the first belaced fellow of the King's Guard.
a boy or man
From this reading With a vague belief that chance might work some miracle, I accompanied M. Radisson till we encountered the first belaced fellow of the King's Guard.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading With a vague belief that chance might work some miracle, I accompanied M. Radisson till we encountered the first belaced fellow of the King's Guard.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
destroyed or killed
From this reading M. Radisson had gone to present his reports to the king.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading 'Twas outside the porter's lodge of the grand house where the king had been pleased to breakfast that morning.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading With a vague belief that chance might work some miracle, I accompanied M. Radisson till we encountered the first belaced fellow of the King's Guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading M. Radisson had gone to present his reports to the king.
hedgerows
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From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M. Radisson had gone to present his reports to the king.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading 'Twas outside the porter's lodge of the grand house where the king had been pleased to breakfast that morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading With a vague belief that chance might work some miracle, I accompanied M. Radisson till we encountered the first belaced fellow of the King's Guard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading M. Radisson had gone to present his reports to the king.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading With a vague belief that chance might work some miracle, I accompanied M. Radisson till we encountered the first belaced fellow of the King's Guard.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading "And what might this young man want?" demanded the fellow, with lordly belligerence, letting M. Radisson pass without question.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading 'Twas outside the porter's lodge of the grand house where the king had been pleased to breakfast that morning.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
lordlyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːrdliː/
of or befitting a lord
From this reading "And what might this young man want?" demanded the fellow, with lordly belligerence, letting M. Radisson pass without question.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "And what might this young man want?" demanded the fellow, with lordly belligerence, letting M. Radisson pass without question.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With a vague belief that chance might work some miracle, I accompanied M. Radisson till we encountered the first belaced fellow of the King's Guard.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading With a vague belief that chance might work some miracle, I accompanied M. Radisson till we encountered the first belaced fellow of the King's Guard.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading 'Twas outside the porter's lodge of the grand house where the king had been pleased to breakfast that morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading 'Twas outside the porter's lodge of the grand house where the king had been pleased to breakfast that morning.
OXFORDnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
go across or through
From this reading "And what might this young man want?" demanded the fellow, with lordly belligerence, letting M. Radisson pass without question.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading 'Twas outside the porter's lodge of the grand house where the king had been pleased to breakfast that morning.
porter'snounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
possessive form of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading 'Twas outside the porter's lodge of the grand house where the king had been pleased to breakfast that morning.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading M. Radisson had gone to present his reports to the king.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "And what might this young man want?" demanded the fellow, with lordly belligerence, letting M. Radisson pass without question.
Radisson
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From this reading M. Radisson had gone to present his reports to the king.
Radisson's
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From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading M. Radisson had gone to present his reports to the king.
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
RiotingnounUS /ˈraɪətɪŋ/
a state of disorder involving group violence
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With a vague belief that chance might work some miracle, I accompanied M. Radisson till we encountered the first belaced fellow of the King's Guard.
spring-time
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From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With a vague belief that chance might work some miracle, I accompanied M. Radisson till we encountered the first belaced fellow of the King's Guard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "And what might this young man want?" demanded the fellow, with lordly belligerence, letting M. Radisson pass without question.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
up to a particular time
From this reading With a vague belief that chance might work some miracle, I accompanied M. Radisson till we encountered the first belaced fellow of the King's Guard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
Twas
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From this reading 'Twas outside the porter's lodge of the grand house where the king had been pleased to breakfast that morning.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading With a vague belief that chance might work some miracle, I accompanied M. Radisson till we encountered the first belaced fellow of the King's Guard.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "And what might this young man want?" demanded the fellow, with lordly belligerence, letting M. Radisson pass without question.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading With a vague belief that chance might work some miracle, I accompanied M. Radisson till we encountered the first belaced fellow of the King's Guard.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what might this young man want?" demanded the fellow, with lordly belligerence, letting M. Radisson pass without question.
in or at the place that
From this reading 'Twas outside the porter's lodge of the grand house where the king had been pleased to breakfast that morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT OXFORD Rioting through London streets or playing second in M. Radisson's games of empire, it was possible to forget her, but not in Oxford with the court retinue all about and the hedgerows abloom and spring-time in the air.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "And what might this young man want?" demanded the fellow, with lordly belligerence, letting M. Radisson pass without question.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading With a vague belief that chance might work some miracle, I accompanied M. Radisson till we encountered the first belaced fellow of the King's Guard.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "And what might this young man want?" demanded the fellow, with lordly belligerence, letting M. Radisson pass without question.
