used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ------She sat, and thought Of what a sailor suffers.
(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 Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ------She sat, and thought Of what a sailor suffers.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
chattels
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From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
confiscations
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From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
COWPERnounUS /ˈkaʊpər/
English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
From this reading COWPER.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
effervescencenoun
the process of bubbling as gas escapes
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
euthanasianounUS /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/
the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
divisible by two
From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
at any time
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
a social unit living together
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
fast-declining
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From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
favourites
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From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
finesnounUS /faɪnz/
plural of “fine” — money extracted as a penalty
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
GrantsnounUS /ɡrænts/
plural of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
honoursnoun
a university degree with honors
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
monarchsnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrks/
plural of “monarch” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
Mortimers
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From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ------She sat, and thought Of what a sailor suffers.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
pensionsnounUS /ˈpenʃənz/
plural of “pension” — a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
remunerations
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From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
restitutionnounUS /ˌrestɪˈtuːʃən/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
reversalsnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrsəlz/
plural of “reversal” — a change from one state to the opposite state
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
Roger'snounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading ------She sat, and thought Of what a sailor suffers.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading ------She sat, and thought Of what a sailor suffers.
sequestrations
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From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ------She sat, and thought Of what a sailor suffers.
showeringverbUS /ˈʃaʊərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
term of address for a man
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
suffersverbUS /ˈsʌfərz/
third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading ------She sat, and thought Of what a sailor suffers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ------She sat, and thought Of what a sailor suffers.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
trodverbUS /trɑːd/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
usurpernoun
one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
From this reading Grants, reversals of fines, restoration of land and chattels, and offers of pensions, and provisions, and remunerations, and all that royal gratitude, in the effervescence of its enthusiasm, could bestow, came showering on the Mortimer family, as fast and faster than fines, confiscations, and sequestrations, had poured on them in the reign of the usurper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ------She sat, and thought Of what a sailor suffers.
which person or people
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
wiltmodal verbUS /wɪlt/
an old form of “will”, used with “thou”
From this reading In fact, the language of King Charles to the Mortimers was like that of the Eastern monarchs to their favourites,--“Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “The intelligence that was the cause of old Sir Roger’s death, who might be said to be conducted from this world to the next by a blessed _euthanasia_, (a kind of passing with a light and lofty step from a narrow entry to a spacious and glorious apartment, without ever feeling he trod the dark and rugged threshold that lies between), was the signal and pledge to this ancient family of the restitution of their faded honours, and fast-declining possessions.
