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From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
accessionnounUS /əkˈseʃən/
a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
From this reading Notwithstanding, this bird-eye view of the royal and political circles at the accession of the first of the Hanoverian monarchs is so valuable as to deserve inclusion in this work.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading Her "Account of the Court of George I" is not always accurate, and is certainly often prejudiced.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after, however, she came to town, and, so to speak, looked around the Court.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Her "Account of the Court of George I" is not always accurate, and is certainly often prejudiced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Soon after, however, she came to town, and, so to speak, looked around the Court.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Notwithstanding, this bird-eye view of the royal and political circles at the accession of the first of the Hanoverian monarchs is so valuable as to deserve inclusion in this work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Notwithstanding, this bird-eye view of the royal and political circles at the accession of the first of the Hanoverian monarchs is so valuable as to deserve inclusion in this work.
for the reason that
From this reading It is not the less interesting because the writer did not mince her words, even when discussing the character of her friend, "Dolly" Walpole.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
bird-eye
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From this reading Notwithstanding, this bird-eye view of the royal and political circles at the accession of the first of the Hanoverian monarchs is so valuable as to deserve inclusion in this work.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Soon after, however, she came to town, and, so to speak, looked around the Court.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Her "Account of the Court of George I" is not always accurate, and is certainly often prejudiced.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It is not the less interesting because the writer did not mince her words, even when discussing the character of her friend, "Dolly" Walpole.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Notwithstanding, this bird-eye view of the royal and political circles at the accession of the first of the Hanoverian monarchs is so valuable as to deserve inclusion in this work.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading Notwithstanding, this bird-eye view of the royal and political circles at the accession of the first of the Hanoverian monarchs is so valuable as to deserve inclusion in this work.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is not the less interesting because the writer did not mince her words, even when discussing the character of her friend, "Dolly" Walpole.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It is not the less interesting because the writer did not mince her words, even when discussing the character of her friend, "Dolly" Walpole.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading It is not the less interesting because the writer did not mince her words, even when discussing the character of her friend, "Dolly" Walpole.
divisible by two
From this reading It is not the less interesting because the writer did not mince her words, even when discussing the character of her friend, "Dolly" Walpole.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Notwithstanding, this bird-eye view of the royal and political circles at the accession of the first of the Hanoverian monarchs is so valuable as to deserve inclusion in this work.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It is not the less interesting because the writer did not mince her words, even when discussing the character of her friend, "Dolly" Walpole.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
HanoveriannounUS /ˌhænoʊˈvɪriən/
any of the British rulers who were members of the House of Hanover
From this reading Notwithstanding, this bird-eye view of the royal and political circles at the accession of the first of the Hanoverian monarchs is so valuable as to deserve inclusion in this work.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Soon after, however, she came to town, and, so to speak, looked around the Court.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
inclusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈkluːʒən/
the state of being included
From this reading Notwithstanding, this bird-eye view of the royal and political circles at the accession of the first of the Hanoverian monarchs is so valuable as to deserve inclusion in this work.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It is not the less interesting because the writer did not mince her words, even when discussing the character of her friend, "Dolly" Walpole.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her "Account of the Court of George I" is not always accurate, and is certainly often prejudiced.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not the less interesting because the writer did not mince her words, even when discussing the character of her friend, "Dolly" Walpole.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It is not the less interesting because the writer did not mince her words, even when discussing the character of her friend, "Dolly" Walpole.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Soon after, however, she came to town, and, so to speak, looked around the Court.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
minceverbUS /mɪns/
make less severe or harsh
From this reading It is not the less interesting because the writer did not mince her words, even when discussing the character of her friend, "Dolly" Walpole.
monarchsnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrks/
plural of “monarch” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading Notwithstanding, this bird-eye view of the royal and political circles at the accession of the first of the Hanoverian monarchs is so valuable as to deserve inclusion in this work.
MONTAGU'SnounUS /ˈmɑːntəɡjuːz/
possessive form of “montagu” — United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her "Account of the Court of George I" is not always accurate, and is certainly often prejudiced.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding, this bird-eye view of the royal and political circles at the accession of the first of the Hanoverian monarchs is so valuable as to deserve inclusion in this work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Her "Account of the Court of George I" is not always accurate, and is certainly often prejudiced.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Notwithstanding, this bird-eye view of the royal and political circles at the accession of the first of the Hanoverian monarchs is so valuable as to deserve inclusion in this work.
prejudicedadjectiveUS /ˈpredʒədəst/
emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices
From this reading Her "Account of the Court of George I" is not always accurate, and is certainly often prejudiced.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Notwithstanding, this bird-eye view of the royal and political circles at the accession of the first of the Hanoverian monarchs is so valuable as to deserve inclusion in this work.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soon after, however, she came to town, and, so to speak, looked around the Court.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Soon after, however, she came to town, and, so to speak, looked around the Court.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after, however, she came to town, and, so to speak, looked around the Court.
express in speech
From this reading Soon after, however, she came to town, and, so to speak, looked around the Court.
not in physical motion
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding, this bird-eye view of the royal and political circles at the accession of the first of the Hanoverian monarchs is so valuable as to deserve inclusion in this work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon after, however, she came to town, and, so to speak, looked around the Court.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Soon after, however, she came to town, and, so to speak, looked around the Court.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Notwithstanding, this bird-eye view of the royal and political circles at the accession of the first of the Hanoverian monarchs is so valuable as to deserve inclusion in this work.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Notwithstanding, this bird-eye view of the royal and political circles at the accession of the first of the Hanoverian monarchs is so valuable as to deserve inclusion in this work.
WalpolenounUS /ˈwɔːlpoʊl/
English writer and historian; son of Sir Robert Walpole (1717-1797)
From this reading It is not the less interesting because the writer did not mince her words, even when discussing the character of her friend, "Dolly" Walpole.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
at the time that
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It is not the less interesting because the writer did not mince her words, even when discussing the character of her friend, "Dolly" Walpole.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Notwithstanding, this bird-eye view of the royal and political circles at the accession of the first of the Hanoverian monarchs is so valuable as to deserve inclusion in this work.
WORTLEY
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From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It is not the less interesting because the writer did not mince her words, even when discussing the character of her friend, "Dolly" Walpole.
YorkshirenounUS /ˈjɔːrkʃər/
a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties
From this reading LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU'S ACCOUNT OF THE COURT OF GEORGE I Lady Mary, then, had been in Yorkshire when the Queen died, and was still in the country, much against her will, when the King arrived on September 18.
