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From this reading KING JOHN On the 27th of May, 1199, the Abbey of Westminster was the scene of an impressive ceremony.
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From this reading KING JOHN On the 27th of May, 1199, the Abbey of Westminster was the scene of an impressive ceremony.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On that day, and in that edifice, a man of thirty-two years of age was solemnly crowned King of England, and took the oaths to govern justly.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading KING JOHN On the 27th of May, 1199, the Abbey of Westminster was the scene of an impressive ceremony.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Moreover, he had the advantage of a healthy and vigorous frame, and of a countenance sufficiently well formed to be thought handsome.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He had seen much of life, enjoyed considerable experience in affairs of state, and was not deficient in intellectual culture.
how long something has existed
From this reading On that day, and in that edifice, a man of thirty-two years of age was solemnly crowned King of England, and took the oaths to govern justly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading KING JOHN On the 27th of May, 1199, the Abbey of Westminster was the scene of an impressive ceremony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On that day, and in that edifice, a man of thirty-two years of age was solemnly crowned King of England, and took the oaths to govern justly.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Moreover, he had the advantage of a healthy and vigorous frame, and of a countenance sufficiently well formed to be thought handsome.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading KING JOHN On the 27th of May, 1199, the Abbey of Westminster was the scene of an impressive ceremony.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had seen much of life, enjoyed considerable experience in affairs of state, and was not deficient in intellectual culture.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Moreover, he had the advantage of a healthy and vigorous frame, and of a countenance sufficiently well formed to be thought handsome.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading On that day, and in that edifice, a man of thirty-two years of age was solemnly crowned King of England, and took the oaths to govern justly.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading He had seen much of life, enjoyed considerable experience in affairs of state, and was not deficient in intellectual culture.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On that day, and in that edifice, a man of thirty-two years of age was solemnly crowned King of England, and took the oaths to govern justly.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
deficientadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɪʃənt/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading He had seen much of life, enjoyed considerable experience in affairs of state, and was not deficient in intellectual culture.
dissoluteadjective
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading On that day, and in that edifice, a man of thirty-two years of age was solemnly crowned King of England, and took the oaths to govern justly.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading On that day, and in that edifice, a man of thirty-two years of age was solemnly crowned King of England, and took the oaths to govern justly.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He had seen much of life, enjoyed considerable experience in affairs of state, and was not deficient in intellectual culture.
an old word for “before”
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He had seen much of life, enjoyed considerable experience in affairs of state, and was not deficient in intellectual culture.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Moreover, he had the advantage of a healthy and vigorous frame, and of a countenance sufficiently well formed to be thought handsome.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Moreover, he had the advantage of a healthy and vigorous frame, and of a countenance sufficiently well formed to be thought handsome.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading On that day, and in that edifice, a man of thirty-two years of age was solemnly crowned King of England, and took the oaths to govern justly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had seen much of life, enjoyed considerable experience in affairs of state, and was not deficient in intellectual culture.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Moreover, he had the advantage of a healthy and vigorous frame, and of a countenance sufficiently well formed to be thought handsome.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had seen much of life, enjoyed considerable experience in affairs of state, and was not deficient in intellectual culture.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Moreover, he had the advantage of a healthy and vigorous frame, and of a countenance sufficiently well formed to be thought handsome.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading KING JOHN On the 27th of May, 1199, the Abbey of Westminster was the scene of an impressive ceremony.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On that day, and in that edifice, a man of thirty-two years of age was solemnly crowned King of England, and took the oaths to govern justly.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading He had seen much of life, enjoyed considerable experience in affairs of state, and was not deficient in intellectual culture.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading KING JOHN On the 27th of May, 1199, the Abbey of Westminster was the scene of an impressive ceremony.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading On that day, and in that edifice, a man of thirty-two years of age was solemnly crowned King of England, and took the oaths to govern justly.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading KING JOHN On the 27th of May, 1199, the Abbey of Westminster was the scene of an impressive ceremony.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had seen much of life, enjoyed considerable experience in affairs of state, and was not deficient in intellectual culture.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On that day, and in that edifice, a man of thirty-two years of age was solemnly crowned King of England, and took the oaths to govern justly.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading KING JOHN On the 27th of May, 1199, the Abbey of Westminster was the scene of an impressive ceremony.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he had the advantage of a healthy and vigorous frame, and of a countenance sufficiently well formed to be thought handsome.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had seen much of life, enjoyed considerable experience in affairs of state, and was not deficient in intellectual culture.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had seen much of life, enjoyed considerable experience in affairs of state, and was not deficient in intellectual culture.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
oathsnounUS /oʊðz/
plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading On that day, and in that edifice, a man of thirty-two years of age was solemnly crowned King of England, and took the oaths to govern justly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KING JOHN On the 27th of May, 1199, the Abbey of Westminster was the scene of an impressive ceremony.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading KING JOHN On the 27th of May, 1199, the Abbey of Westminster was the scene of an impressive ceremony.
presageverbUS /ˈpresɪdʒ/
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
the place where some action occurs
From this reading KING JOHN On the 27th of May, 1199, the Abbey of Westminster was the scene of an impressive ceremony.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen much of life, enjoyed considerable experience in affairs of state, and was not deficient in intellectual culture.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading On that day, and in that edifice, a man of thirty-two years of age was solemnly crowned King of England, and took the oaths to govern justly.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He had seen much of life, enjoyed considerable experience in affairs of state, and was not deficient in intellectual culture.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Moreover, he had the advantage of a healthy and vigorous frame, and of a countenance sufficiently well formed to be thought handsome.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that day, and in that edifice, a man of thirty-two years of age was solemnly crowned King of England, and took the oaths to govern justly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KING JOHN On the 27th of May, 1199, the Abbey of Westminster was the scene of an impressive ceremony.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
thirty-twoadjective
being two more than thirty
From this reading On that day, and in that edifice, a man of thirty-two years of age was solemnly crowned King of England, and took the oaths to govern justly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Moreover, he had the advantage of a healthy and vigorous frame, and of a countenance sufficiently well formed to be thought handsome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On that day, and in that edifice, a man of thirty-two years of age was solemnly crowned King of England, and took the oaths to govern justly.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On that day, and in that edifice, a man of thirty-two years of age was solemnly crowned King of England, and took the oaths to govern justly.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Moreover, he had the advantage of a healthy and vigorous frame, and of a countenance sufficiently well formed to be thought handsome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KING JOHN On the 27th of May, 1199, the Abbey of Westminster was the scene of an impressive ceremony.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
(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 Moreover, he had the advantage of a healthy and vigorous frame, and of a countenance sufficiently well formed to be thought handsome.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading KING JOHN On the 27th of May, 1199, the Abbey of Westminster was the scene of an impressive ceremony.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But on his face there appeared an expression, now of dissolute audacity, now of sullen temper, which might have made an intelligent spectator presage that, ere long, the cry of “Long live the king!” would give way to the stern shout of “Death to the tyrant!”
a late time of life
From this reading On that day, and in that edifice, a man of thirty-two years of age was solemnly crowned King of England, and took the oaths to govern justly.
