used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He gave to history a chapter of sovereignty replete with debauchery and misrule.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The incidents of the following narrative, “Patricia at the Inn,” purport to deal with Charles Stuart’s adventures immediately subsequent to the historical battle of Worcester.
(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 Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The incidents of the following narrative, “Patricia at the Inn,” purport to deal with Charles Stuart’s adventures immediately subsequent to the historical battle of Worcester.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But there was occasional worthy reading between the lines; reading that conveyed friendship, faith, and loyalty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
cannot
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From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
capitulations
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From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading He gave to history a chapter of sovereignty replete with debauchery and misrule.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
cogitationnounUS /ˌkɑːdʒɪˈteɪʃən/
a carefully considered thought about something
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading But there was occasional worthy reading between the lines; reading that conveyed friendship, faith, and loyalty.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The incidents of the following narrative, “Patricia at the Inn,” purport to deal with Charles Stuart’s adventures immediately subsequent to the historical battle of Worcester.
debaucherynounUS /dəˈbɔːtʃəri/
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
From this reading He gave to history a chapter of sovereignty replete with debauchery and misrule.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading But there was occasional worthy reading between the lines; reading that conveyed friendship, faith, and loyalty.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
focussingnoun
the concentration of attention or energy on something
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The incidents of the following narrative, “Patricia at the Inn,” purport to deal with Charles Stuart’s adventures immediately subsequent to the historical battle of Worcester.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading But there was occasional worthy reading between the lines; reading that conveyed friendship, faith, and loyalty.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave to history a chapter of sovereignty replete with debauchery and misrule.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading The incidents of the following narrative, “Patricia at the Inn,” purport to deal with Charles Stuart’s adventures immediately subsequent to the historical battle of Worcester.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The incidents of the following narrative, “Patricia at the Inn,” purport to deal with Charles Stuart’s adventures immediately subsequent to the historical battle of Worcester.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The incidents of the following narrative, “Patricia at the Inn,” purport to deal with Charles Stuart’s adventures immediately subsequent to the historical battle of Worcester.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The incidents of the following narrative, “Patricia at the Inn,” purport to deal with Charles Stuart’s adventures immediately subsequent to the historical battle of Worcester.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading But there was occasional worthy reading between the lines; reading that conveyed friendship, faith, and loyalty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading But there was occasional worthy reading between the lines; reading that conveyed friendship, faith, and loyalty.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
misrulenounUS /mɪsˈruːl/
government that is inefficient or dishonest
From this reading He gave to history a chapter of sovereignty replete with debauchery and misrule.
MonarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The incidents of the following narrative, “Patricia at the Inn,” purport to deal with Charles Stuart’s adventures immediately subsequent to the historical battle of Worcester.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading But there was occasional worthy reading between the lines; reading that conveyed friendship, faith, and loyalty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
Patricia
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From this reading The incidents of the following narrative, “Patricia at the Inn,” purport to deal with Charles Stuart’s adventures immediately subsequent to the historical battle of Worcester.
by chance
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
purportverbUS /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/
have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading The incidents of the following narrative, “Patricia at the Inn,” purport to deal with Charles Stuart’s adventures immediately subsequent to the historical battle of Worcester.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading But there was occasional worthy reading between the lines; reading that conveyed friendship, faith, and loyalty.
repleteadjectiveUS /riˈpliːt/
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
From this reading He gave to history a chapter of sovereignty replete with debauchery and misrule.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
romanticistnoun
someone who indulges in excessive sentimentality
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
shortcomingsnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
sovereigntynounUS /ˈsɑːvrənti/
government free from external control
From this reading He gave to history a chapter of sovereignty replete with debauchery and misrule.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
Stuart'snounUS /ˈstuːərts/
possessive form of “stuart” — United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading The incidents of the following narrative, “Patricia at the Inn,” purport to deal with Charles Stuart’s adventures immediately subsequent to the historical battle of Worcester.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading The incidents of the following narrative, “Patricia at the Inn,” purport to deal with Charles Stuart’s adventures immediately subsequent to the historical battle of Worcester.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Charles Stuart, of song and legend, subsequently the “Merry Monarch,” King Charles Second, is perhaps the most romantic figure in English history.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was occasional worthy reading between the lines; reading that conveyed friendship, faith, and loyalty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was occasional worthy reading between the lines; reading that conveyed friendship, faith, and loyalty.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Much has been said of him; little good, much evil; but at all events whatever his shortcomings and capitulations to the flesh, it cannot but be conceded that he is the focussing point for all the speculation and cogitation of the romanticist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He gave to history a chapter of sovereignty replete with debauchery and misrule.
WorcesternounUS /ˈwʊstər/
United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)
From this reading The incidents of the following narrative, “Patricia at the Inn,” purport to deal with Charles Stuart’s adventures immediately subsequent to the historical battle of Worcester.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading But there was occasional worthy reading between the lines; reading that conveyed friendship, faith, and loyalty.
