5th
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From this reading He was arrested on the early morning of the 5th November by a Westminster magistrate and a party of soldiers.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In any case, the gunpowder was discovered in the cellar, and beside it was Guy Fawkes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In any case, the gunpowder was discovered in the cellar, and beside it was Guy Fawkes.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading He was arrested on the early morning of the 5th November by a Westminster magistrate and a party of soldiers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
next to; at the side of
From this reading In any case, the gunpowder was discovered in the cellar, and beside it was Guy Fawkes.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This letter is said to have led to a search in the cellars under Parliament House, but it is quite probable that the plot was revealed in a more direct manner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In any case, the gunpowder was discovered in the cellar, and beside it was Guy Fawkes.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading In any case, the gunpowder was discovered in the cellar, and beside it was Guy Fawkes.
cellarsnounUS /ˈselərz/
plural of “cellar” — the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading This letter is said to have led to a search in the cellars under Parliament House, but it is quite probable that the plot was revealed in a more direct manner.
ChurchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
command with authority
From this reading This letter is said to have led to a search in the cellars under Parliament House, but it is quite probable that the plot was revealed in a more direct manner.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In any case, the gunpowder was discovered in the cellar, and beside it was Guy Fawkes.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He was arrested on the early morning of the 5th November by a Westminster magistrate and a party of soldiers.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
FawkesnounUS /fɔːks/
English conspirator who was executed for his role in a plot to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament (1570-1606)
From this reading In any case, the gunpowder was discovered in the cellar, and beside it was Guy Fawkes.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
Francis
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From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
gunpowdernounUS /ˈɡʌnpaʊdər/
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
From this reading In any case, the gunpowder was discovered in the cellar, and beside it was Guy Fawkes.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading In any case, the gunpowder was discovered in the cellar, and beside it was Guy Fawkes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
hangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This letter is said to have led to a search in the cellars under Parliament House, but it is quite probable that the plot was revealed in a more direct manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was arrested on the early morning of the 5th November by a Westminster magistrate and a party of soldiers.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This letter is said to have led to a search in the cellars under Parliament House, but it is quite probable that the plot was revealed in a more direct manner.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This letter is said to have led to a search in the cellars under Parliament House, but it is quite probable that the plot was revealed in a more direct manner.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This letter is said to have led to a search in the cellars under Parliament House, but it is quite probable that the plot was revealed in a more direct manner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading This letter is said to have led to a search in the cellars under Parliament House, but it is quite probable that the plot was revealed in a more direct manner.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading He was arrested on the early morning of the 5th November by a Westminster magistrate and a party of soldiers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This letter is said to have led to a search in the cellars under Parliament House, but it is quite probable that the plot was revealed in a more direct manner.
Monteagle
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From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This letter is said to have led to a search in the cellars under Parliament House, but it is quite probable that the plot was revealed in a more direct manner.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was arrested on the early morning of the 5th November by a Westminster magistrate and a party of soldiers.
used to form the superlative
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
of an obscure nature
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading He was arrested on the early morning of the 5th November by a Westminster magistrate and a party of soldiers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was arrested on the early morning of the 5th November by a Westminster magistrate and a party of soldiers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading This letter is said to have led to a search in the cellars under Parliament House, but it is quite probable that the plot was revealed in a more direct manner.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He was arrested on the early morning of the 5th November by a Westminster magistrate and a party of soldiers.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading This letter is said to have led to a search in the cellars under Parliament House, but it is quite probable that the plot was revealed in a more direct manner.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading This letter is said to have led to a search in the cellars under Parliament House, but it is quite probable that the plot was revealed in a more direct manner.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This letter is said to have led to a search in the cellars under Parliament House, but it is quite probable that the plot was revealed in a more direct manner.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading This letter is said to have led to a search in the cellars under Parliament House, but it is quite probable that the plot was revealed in a more direct manner.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This letter is said to have led to a search in the cellars under Parliament House, but it is quite probable that the plot was revealed in a more direct manner.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading This letter is said to have led to a search in the cellars under Parliament House, but it is quite probable that the plot was revealed in a more direct manner.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He was arrested on the early morning of the 5th November by a Westminster magistrate and a party of soldiers.
St
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From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This letter is said to have led to a search in the cellars under Parliament House, but it is quite probable that the plot was revealed in a more direct manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
traitorsnounUS /ˈtreɪtərz/
plural of “traitor” — someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
treasonnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
Tresham
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From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This letter is said to have led to a search in the cellars under Parliament House, but it is quite probable that the plot was revealed in a more direct manner.
a message informing of danger
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It appears, however, that a mysterious letter was sent by Mr. Francis Tresham, one of the conspirators, to his brother-in-law Lord Monteagle, warning him regarding the coming disaster.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading He was arrested on the early morning of the 5th November by a Westminster magistrate and a party of soldiers.
at the time that
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the other conspirators heard that the plot had failed they fled into the country, but the most of them were captured, tried for high treason along with Guy Fawkes, and with him were hanged as traitors in St. Paul's Churchyard.
