used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy, he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service.
(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 KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I will converse with unrespective boys And iron witted fools.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading None are for me that look into me with suspicious eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy, he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
being joined in close association
From this reading And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy, he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy, he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading I will converse with unrespective boys And iron witted fools.
BurgundynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəndi/
a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines
From this reading And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy, he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service.
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy, he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading I will converse with unrespective boys And iron witted fools.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy, he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
Crevecoeur
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From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
your usual mood
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy, he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading None are for me that look into me with suspicious eyes.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading I will converse with unrespective boys And iron witted fools.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading None are for me that look into me with suspicious eyes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy, he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy, he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will converse with unrespective boys And iron witted fools.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy, he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading None are for me that look into me with suspicious eyes.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading I will converse with unrespective boys And iron witted fools.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading None are for me that look into me with suspicious eyes.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy, he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading None are for me that look into me with suspicious eyes.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
moderatornounUS /ˈmɑːdəreɪtər/
any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
not one, and not any
From this reading None are for me that look into me with suspicious eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
postponementnounUS /poʊstˈpoʊnmənt/
time during which some action is awaited
From this reading And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy, he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy, he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service.
RICHARD
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From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy, he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy, he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading None are for me that look into me with suspicious eyes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading None are for me that look into me with suspicious eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
ToursnounUS /tʊrz/
an industrial city in western France on the Loire River
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
unrespective
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From this reading I will converse with unrespective boys And iron witted fools.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy, he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy, he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And as he was well aware of the importance which Louis attached to the postponement of a war with the Duke of Burgundy, he could not help showing that he conceived himself to have rendered the King great and acceptable service.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading KING RICHARD All the experience which the Cardinal had been able to collect of his master's disposition, did not, upon the present occasion, prevent his falling into a great error of policy.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will converse with unrespective boys And iron witted fools.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I will converse with unrespective boys And iron witted fools.
witted
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From this reading I will converse with unrespective boys And iron witted fools.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His vanity induced him to think that he had been more successful in prevailing upon the Count of Crevecoeur to remain at Tours, than any other moderator whom the King might have employed, would, in all probability, have been.
