used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
having companions or an escort
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
(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 In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading But the pursuit after him was very hot, and the soldiers of Cromwell arrived in the neighbourhood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There the two remained for a whole day, with little to eat except bread and cheese, and with the constant fear of being discovered.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
Boscobel
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From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading There the two remained for a whole day, with little to eat except bread and cheese, and with the constant fear of being discovered.
bushyadjectiveUS /ˈbʊʃi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
cheesenounUS /tʃiːz/
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading There the two remained for a whole day, with little to eat except bread and cheese, and with the constant fear of being discovered.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
unvarying in nature
From this reading There the two remained for a whole day, with little to eat except bread and cheese, and with the constant fear of being discovered.
CromwellnounUS /ˈkrɑːmwəl/
English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
From this reading But the pursuit after him was very hot, and the soldiers of Cromwell arrived in the neighbourhood.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There the two remained for a whole day, with little to eat except bread and cheese, and with the constant fear of being discovered.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading There the two remained for a whole day, with little to eat except bread and cheese, and with the constant fear of being discovered.
having the place or position changed
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
take in solid food
From this reading There the two remained for a whole day, with little to eat except bread and cheese, and with the constant fear of being discovered.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
apart from; not including
From this reading There the two remained for a whole day, with little to eat except bread and cheese, and with the constant fear of being discovered.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading There the two remained for a whole day, with little to eat except bread and cheese, and with the constant fear of being discovered.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
hiding-place
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From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading But the pursuit after him was very hot, and the soldiers of Cromwell arrived in the neighbourhood.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
go away from a place
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There the two remained for a whole day, with little to eat except bread and cheese, and with the constant fear of being discovered.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
engage in
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading But the pursuit after him was very hot, and the soldiers of Cromwell arrived in the neighbourhood.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
oak-tree
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From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
others
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From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
Penderel
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From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading But the pursuit after him was very hot, and the soldiers of Cromwell arrived in the neighbourhood.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There the two remained for a whole day, with little to eat except bread and cheese, and with the constant fear of being discovered.
Richard
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From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
try to get or reach
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading But the pursuit after him was very hot, and the soldiers of Cromwell arrived in the neighbourhood.
in or at or to some place
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There the two remained for a whole day, with little to eat except bread and cheese, and with the constant fear of being discovered.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
trustynounUS /ˈtrʌsti/
a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There the two remained for a whole day, with little to eat except bread and cheese, and with the constant fear of being discovered.
precisely as stated
From this reading But the pursuit after him was very hot, and the soldiers of Cromwell arrived in the neighbourhood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
in or at the place that
From this reading In fleeing northward after the fight Charles was accompanied by many of his followers, but in order to give him a better chance to escape the king was advised to leave all the others and make his way to Boscobel where the folk were all friendly.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There the two remained for a whole day, with little to eat except bread and cheese, and with the constant fear of being discovered.
William
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From this reading So the king had to seek a hiding-place somewhere out of doors, and one of his friends, Colonel William Careless, suggested that they should conceal themselves among the branches of a large bushy oak-tree that stood near the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This he did, with trusty Richard Penderel for his guide; and as the house was a lonely place set among woods, the king hoped that he would not be disturbed.
