Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

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From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

equally

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

(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 Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

plural of “catholic” — a member of a Catholic church

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading The news created the wildest excitement.

dearly loved

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

lower than previously

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic

From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The news created the wildest excitement.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Walter rode several times with his father into Dublin.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Walter rode several times with his father into Dublin.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Walter rode several times with his father into Dublin.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

immediately past

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

information about recent and important events

From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

in an open way

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

plural of “protestant” — an adherent of Protestantism

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

not used up

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Walter rode several times with his father into Dublin.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Walter rode several times with his father into Dublin.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Walter rode several times with his father into Dublin.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

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From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Walter rode several times with his father into Dublin.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

plural of “whig” — a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories

From this reading Upon the other hand, the Catholics felt that, if William and the Whigs succeeded to the chief power in England, their faith, their remaining property, and their lives were alike menaced, and they, too, prepared to fight to the last for all they held dear.

which person or people

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.

superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The news created the wildest excitement.

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From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the 12th of November, a vessel arrived in Dublin with the news that William of Orange had landed at Torbay on the 5th.

past form of “wrest” — obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically

From this reading The Protestants, who had been deeply depressed, by the apparent intention of James to hand back, to their original owners, the land which had been wrested from them, now took heart and began openly to arm.