used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The master of Dean Tower was prepared to acknowledge that the forest might be fired.
(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 Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Jesuit's plot was feasible, and, as expounded by Father Jerome, promised a measure of success.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The master of Dean Tower was prepared to acknowledge that the forest might be fired.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading By the time he had reached home, Windybank was persuaded that treason would bring no grist to his mill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time he had reached home, Windybank was persuaded that treason would bring no grist to his mill.
conqueror'snounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərərz/
possessive form of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading The master of Dean Tower was prepared to acknowledge that the forest might be fired.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
at any time
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
expoundedverbUS /ɪkˈspaʊndəd/
past form of “expound” — add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
From this reading The Jesuit's plot was feasible, and, as expounded by Father Jerome, promised a measure of success.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The Jesuit's plot was feasible, and, as expounded by Father Jerome, promised a measure of success.
feasibleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːzəbəl/
capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
From this reading The Jesuit's plot was feasible, and, as expounded by Father Jerome, promised a measure of success.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading The master of Dean Tower was prepared to acknowledge that the forest might be fired.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The master of Dean Tower was prepared to acknowledge that the forest might be fired.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
gristnounUS /ɡrɪst/
grain intended to be or that has been ground
From this reading By the time he had reached home, Windybank was persuaded that treason would bring no grist to his mill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By the time he had reached home, Windybank was persuaded that treason would bring no grist to his mill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the time he had reached home, Windybank was persuaded that treason would bring no grist to his mill.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By the time he had reached home, Windybank was persuaded that treason would bring no grist to his mill.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading By the time he had reached home, Windybank was persuaded that treason would bring no grist to his mill.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading THE HUNT.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
JeromenounUS /dʒərˈoʊm/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420)
From this reading The Jesuit's plot was feasible, and, as expounded by Father Jerome, promised a measure of success.
Jesuit's
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From this reading The Jesuit's plot was feasible, and, as expounded by Father Jerome, promised a measure of success.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The master of Dean Tower was prepared to acknowledge that the forest might be fired.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The Jesuit's plot was feasible, and, as expounded by Father Jerome, promised a measure of success.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The master of Dean Tower was prepared to acknowledge that the forest might be fired.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading By the time he had reached home, Windybank was persuaded that treason would bring no grist to his mill.
not any; not one
From this reading By the time he had reached home, Windybank was persuaded that treason would bring no grist to his mill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Jesuit's plot was feasible, and, as expounded by Father Jerome, promised a measure of success.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading By the time he had reached home, Windybank was persuaded that treason would bring no grist to his mill.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading The Jesuit's plot was feasible, and, as expounded by Father Jerome, promised a measure of success.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The master of Dean Tower was prepared to acknowledge that the forest might be fired.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The Jesuit's plot was feasible, and, as expounded by Father Jerome, promised a measure of success.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading By the time he had reached home, Windybank was persuaded that treason would bring no grist to his mill.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The Jesuit's plot was feasible, and, as expounded by Father Jerome, promised a measure of success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By the time he had reached home, Windybank was persuaded that treason would bring no grist to his mill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUNT.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time he had reached home, Windybank was persuaded that treason would bring no grist to his mill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By the time he had reached home, Windybank was persuaded that treason would bring no grist to his mill.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The master of Dean Tower was prepared to acknowledge that the forest might be fired.
treasonnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading By the time he had reached home, Windybank was persuaded that treason would bring no grist to his mill.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the time he had reached home, Windybank was persuaded that treason would bring no grist to his mill.
Weak-kneedadjective
lacking will power or resolution
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
Windybank
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time he had reached home, Windybank was persuaded that treason would bring no grist to his mill.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading By the time he had reached home, Windybank was persuaded that treason would bring no grist to his mill.
but in spite of that
From this reading Weak-kneed and inclined to evil, he was yet an Englishman, and in his heart he felt that all the kings that ever ruled in Spain were too feeble a power to hold valiant little England in a conqueror's grip.
