used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
(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 Throughout the whole basin all was trouble.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They entered every house, and conducted themselves therein as masters, aware that they were not likely to be called to order for the grossest outrages by either Rogier or by the bishop.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They entered every house, and conducted themselves therein as masters, aware that they were not likely to be called to order for the grossest outrages by either Rogier or by the bishop.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading They entered every house, and conducted themselves therein as masters, aware that they were not likely to be called to order for the grossest outrages by either Rogier or by the bishop.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading Throughout the whole basin all was trouble.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They entered every house, and conducted themselves therein as masters, aware that they were not likely to be called to order for the grossest outrages by either Rogier or by the bishop.
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 The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They entered every house, and conducted themselves therein as masters, aware that they were not likely to be called to order for the grossest outrages by either Rogier or by the bishop.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They entered every house, and conducted themselves therein as masters, aware that they were not likely to be called to order for the grossest outrages by either Rogier or by the bishop.
commotions
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From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading They entered every house, and conducted themselves therein as masters, aware that they were not likely to be called to order for the grossest outrages by either Rogier or by the bishop.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Ostensibly they were engaged in numbering the hearths, for the exaction of the fine, but with this they did not content themselves.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
Dewi
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From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ostensibly they were engaged in numbering the hearths, for the exaction of the fine, but with this they did not content themselves.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
one or the other of two
From this reading They entered every house, and conducted themselves therein as masters, aware that they were not likely to be called to order for the grossest outrages by either Rogier or by the bishop.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Ostensibly they were engaged in numbering the hearths, for the exaction of the fine, but with this they did not content themselves.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They entered every house, and conducted themselves therein as masters, aware that they were not likely to be called to order for the grossest outrages by either Rogier or by the bishop.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They entered every house, and conducted themselves therein as masters, aware that they were not likely to be called to order for the grossest outrages by either Rogier or by the bishop.
exactionnounUS /ɪɡˈzækʃən/
act of demanding or levying by force or authority
From this reading Ostensibly they were engaged in numbering the hearths, for the exaction of the fine, but with this they did not content themselves.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Ostensibly they were engaged in numbering the hearths, for the exaction of the fine, but with this they did not content themselves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
GORONWY
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From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
grossest
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From this reading They entered every house, and conducted themselves therein as masters, aware that they were not likely to be called to order for the grossest outrages by either Rogier or by the bishop.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
hearthsnounUS /hɑːrθs/
plural of “hearth” — an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Ostensibly they were engaged in numbering the hearths, for the exaction of the fine, but with this they did not content themselves.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They entered every house, and conducted themselves therein as masters, aware that they were not likely to be called to order for the grossest outrages by either Rogier or by the bishop.
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From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading They entered every house, and conducted themselves therein as masters, aware that they were not likely to be called to order for the grossest outrages by either Rogier or by the bishop.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
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From this reading They entered every house, and conducted themselves therein as masters, aware that they were not likely to be called to order for the grossest outrages by either Rogier or by the bishop.
the force of workers available
From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
used to form the superlative
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
Normans
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From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ostensibly they were engaged in numbering the hearths, for the exaction of the fine, but with this they did not content themselves.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
numberingnounUS /ˈnʌmbərɪŋ/
a numbered list
From this reading Ostensibly they were engaged in numbering the hearths, for the exaction of the fine, but with this they did not content themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
oppressorsnounUS /əˈpresərz/
plural of “oppressor” — a person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures
From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They entered every house, and conducted themselves therein as masters, aware that they were not likely to be called to order for the grossest outrages by either Rogier or by the bishop.
OstensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Ostensibly they were engaged in numbering the hearths, for the exaction of the fine, but with this they did not content themselves.
outragesnounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒɪz/
plural of “outrage” — a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading They entered every house, and conducted themselves therein as masters, aware that they were not likely to be called to order for the grossest outrages by either Rogier or by the bishop.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
Rogier
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From this reading They entered every house, and conducted themselves therein as masters, aware that they were not likely to be called to order for the grossest outrages by either Rogier or by the bishop.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
spoilernounUS /ˈspɔɪlər/
a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They entered every house, and conducted themselves therein as masters, aware that they were not likely to be called to order for the grossest outrages by either Rogier or by the bishop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Ostensibly they were engaged in numbering the hearths, for the exaction of the fine, but with this they did not content themselves.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading They entered every house, and conducted themselves therein as masters, aware that they were not likely to be called to order for the grossest outrages by either Rogier or by the bishop.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ostensibly they were engaged in numbering the hearths, for the exaction of the fine, but with this they did not content themselves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ostensibly they were engaged in numbering the hearths, for the exaction of the fine, but with this they did not content themselves.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout the whole basin all was trouble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Throughout the whole basin all was trouble.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
untroubledadjectiveUS /ənˈtrʌbəld/
not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
Welshmen
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From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
which person or people
From this reading The armed men, servants of the bishop, for the most part Normans or Englishmen, but some Welshmen who had taken service under the oppressors of their countrymen, were dispersed through the district.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Throughout the whole basin all was trouble.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ostensibly they were engaged in numbering the hearths, for the exaction of the fine, but with this they did not content themselves.
a late time of life
From this reading GORONWY The Blessed Valley, which for nearly five hundred years had enjoyed the "Peace of Dewi," which had remained untroubled in the midst of the most violent commotions, was now a prey to the spoiler.
