used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE BANQUET HALL OF WESSEX, OR THE KING WHO COULD SEE._ Kenwalk, King of Wessex, is a Pagan, but refuses to persecute Christians.
accordsnounUS /əˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “accord” — harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters
From this reading There he boasts that he never accords faith to what he hears, and believes only what he sees; yet, his eye being single, he sees daily more of the Truth.
(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 Wessex is delivered, and a great feast held at which the Pagan nobles, priests, and bards all conspire for the destruction of the Faith.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He is dethroned by the Mercian King, and lives an exile in a Christian land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is dethroned by the Mercian King, and lives an exile in a Christian land.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wessex is delivered, and a great feast held at which the Pagan nobles, priests, and bards all conspire for the destruction of the Faith.
BANQUETnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading _THE BANQUET HALL OF WESSEX, OR THE KING WHO COULD SEE._ Kenwalk, King of Wessex, is a Pagan, but refuses to persecute Christians.
bards
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From this reading Wessex is delivered, and a great feast held at which the Pagan nobles, priests, and bards all conspire for the destruction of the Faith.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There he boasts that he never accords faith to what he hears, and believes only what he sees; yet, his eye being single, he sees daily more of the Truth.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading There he boasts that he never accords faith to what he hears, and believes only what he sees; yet, his eye being single, he sees daily more of the Truth.
Birinus
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From this reading Birinus, the bishop, having withstood them valiantly, Kenwalk declares himself a Christian.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Birinus, the bishop, having withstood them valiantly, Kenwalk declares himself a Christian.
boastsnounUS /boʊsts/
plural of “boast” — speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading There he boasts that he never accords faith to what he hears, and believes only what he sees; yet, his eye being single, he sees daily more of the Truth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _THE BANQUET HALL OF WESSEX, OR THE KING WHO COULD SEE._ Kenwalk, King of Wessex, is a Pagan, but refuses to persecute Christians.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He is dethroned by the Mercian King, and lives an exile in a Christian land.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading He is dethroned by the Mercian King, and lives an exile in a Christian land.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading _THE BANQUET HALL OF WESSEX, OR THE KING WHO COULD SEE._ Kenwalk, King of Wessex, is a Pagan, but refuses to persecute Christians.
conspireverbUS /kənˈspaɪər/
engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading Wessex is delivered, and a great feast held at which the Pagan nobles, priests, and bards all conspire for the destruction of the Faith.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _THE BANQUET HALL OF WESSEX, OR THE KING WHO COULD SEE._ Kenwalk, King of Wessex, is a Pagan, but refuses to persecute Christians.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading There he boasts that he never accords faith to what he hears, and believes only what he sees; yet, his eye being single, he sees daily more of the Truth.
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Birinus, the bishop, having withstood them valiantly, Kenwalk declares himself a Christian.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Wessex is delivered, and a great feast held at which the Pagan nobles, priests, and bards all conspire for the destruction of the Faith.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Wessex is delivered, and a great feast held at which the Pagan nobles, priests, and bards all conspire for the destruction of the Faith.
dethronedverbUS /dɪˈθroʊnd/
past form of “dethrone” — remove a monarch from the throne
From this reading He is dethroned by the Mercian King, and lives an exile in a Christian land.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading He is dethroned by the Mercian King, and lives an exile in a Christian land.
the organ of sight
From this reading There he boasts that he never accords faith to what he hears, and believes only what he sees; yet, his eye being single, he sees daily more of the Truth.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading There he boasts that he never accords faith to what he hears, and believes only what he sees; yet, his eye being single, he sees daily more of the Truth.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Wessex is delivered, and a great feast held at which the Pagan nobles, priests, and bards all conspire for the destruction of the Faith.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wessex is delivered, and a great feast held at which the Pagan nobles, priests, and bards all conspire for the destruction of the Faith.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Wessex is delivered, and a great feast held at which the Pagan nobles, priests, and bards all conspire for the destruction of the Faith.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading _THE BANQUET HALL OF WESSEX, OR THE KING WHO COULD SEE._ Kenwalk, King of Wessex, is a Pagan, but refuses to persecute Christians.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Birinus, the bishop, having withstood them valiantly, Kenwalk declares himself a Christian.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is dethroned by the Mercian King, and lives an exile in a Christian land.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading There he boasts that he never accords faith to what he hears, and believes only what he sees; yet, his eye being single, he sees daily more of the Truth.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Wessex is delivered, and a great feast held at which the Pagan nobles, priests, and bards all conspire for the destruction of the Faith.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Birinus, the bishop, having withstood them valiantly, Kenwalk declares himself a Christian.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There he boasts that he never accords faith to what he hears, and believes only what he sees; yet, his eye being single, he sees daily more of the Truth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He is dethroned by the Mercian King, and lives an exile in a Christian land.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE BANQUET HALL OF WESSEX, OR THE KING WHO COULD SEE._ Kenwalk, King of Wessex, is a Pagan, but refuses to persecute Christians.
Kenwalk
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From this reading _THE BANQUET HALL OF WESSEX, OR THE KING WHO COULD SEE._ Kenwalk, King of Wessex, is a Pagan, but refuses to persecute Christians.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _THE BANQUET HALL OF WESSEX, OR THE KING WHO COULD SEE._ Kenwalk, King of Wessex, is a Pagan, but refuses to persecute Christians.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He is dethroned by the Mercian King, and lives an exile in a Christian land.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He is dethroned by the Mercian King, and lives an exile in a Christian land.
Mercian
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From this reading He is dethroned by the Mercian King, and lives an exile in a Christian land.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There he boasts that he never accords faith to what he hears, and believes only what he sees; yet, his eye being single, he sees daily more of the Truth.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There he boasts that he never accords faith to what he hears, and believes only what he sees; yet, his eye being single, he sees daily more of the Truth.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Wessex is delivered, and a great feast held at which the Pagan nobles, priests, and bards all conspire for the destruction of the Faith.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE BANQUET HALL OF WESSEX, OR THE KING WHO COULD SEE._ Kenwalk, King of Wessex, is a Pagan, but refuses to persecute Christians.
and nothing more
From this reading There he boasts that he never accords faith to what he hears, and believes only what he sees; yet, his eye being single, he sees daily more of the Truth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _THE BANQUET HALL OF WESSEX, OR THE KING WHO COULD SEE._ Kenwalk, King of Wessex, is a Pagan, but refuses to persecute Christians.
PagannounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading _THE BANQUET HALL OF WESSEX, OR THE KING WHO COULD SEE._ Kenwalk, King of Wessex, is a Pagan, but refuses to persecute Christians.
persecuteverbUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːt/
cause to suffer
From this reading _THE BANQUET HALL OF WESSEX, OR THE KING WHO COULD SEE._ Kenwalk, King of Wessex, is a Pagan, but refuses to persecute Christians.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Wessex is delivered, and a great feast held at which the Pagan nobles, priests, and bards all conspire for the destruction of the Faith.
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading _THE BANQUET HALL OF WESSEX, OR THE KING WHO COULD SEE._ Kenwalk, King of Wessex, is a Pagan, but refuses to persecute Christians.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _THE BANQUET HALL OF WESSEX, OR THE KING WHO COULD SEE._ Kenwalk, King of Wessex, is a Pagan, but refuses to persecute Christians.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading There he boasts that he never accords faith to what he hears, and believes only what he sees; yet, his eye being single, he sees daily more of the Truth.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading There he boasts that he never accords faith to what he hears, and believes only what he sees; yet, his eye being single, he sees daily more of the Truth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There he boasts that he never accords faith to what he hears, and believes only what he sees; yet, his eye being single, he sees daily more of the Truth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE BANQUET HALL OF WESSEX, OR THE KING WHO COULD SEE._ Kenwalk, King of Wessex, is a Pagan, but refuses to persecute Christians.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Birinus, the bishop, having withstood them valiantly, Kenwalk declares himself a Christian.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he boasts that he never accords faith to what he hears, and believes only what he sees; yet, his eye being single, he sees daily more of the Truth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE BANQUET HALL OF WESSEX, OR THE KING WHO COULD SEE._ Kenwalk, King of Wessex, is a Pagan, but refuses to persecute Christians.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading There he boasts that he never accords faith to what he hears, and believes only what he sees; yet, his eye being single, he sees daily more of the Truth.
valiantlyadverbUS /ˈvæljəntli/
with valor; in a valiant manner
From this reading Birinus, the bishop, having withstood them valiantly, Kenwalk declares himself a Christian.
WESSEXnounUS /ˈwesəks/
a Saxon kingdom in southwestern England that became the most powerful English kingdom by the 10th century
From this reading _THE BANQUET HALL OF WESSEX, OR THE KING WHO COULD SEE._ Kenwalk, King of Wessex, is a Pagan, but refuses to persecute Christians.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There he boasts that he never accords faith to what he hears, and believes only what he sees; yet, his eye being single, he sees daily more of the Truth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Wessex is delivered, and a great feast held at which the Pagan nobles, priests, and bards all conspire for the destruction of the Faith.
which person or people
From this reading _THE BANQUET HALL OF WESSEX, OR THE KING WHO COULD SEE._ Kenwalk, King of Wessex, is a Pagan, but refuses to persecute Christians.
withstoodverbUS /wɪθˈstʊd/
inflected form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading Birinus, the bishop, having withstood them valiantly, Kenwalk declares himself a Christian.
but in spite of that
From this reading There he boasts that he never accords faith to what he hears, and believes only what he sees; yet, his eye being single, he sees daily more of the Truth.
