1661
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From this reading From the Tudors and the great people of their reigns we pass on to the House of Stuart, to the troubles of the great Civil War, and to the Restoration of the Stuarts in 1661.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
how long something has existed
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
have
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Tudors had been clever enough and strong enough to rule without making their people discontented.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
changeth
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From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading From the Tudors and the great people of their reigns we pass on to the House of Stuart, to the troubles of the great Civil War, and to the Restoration of the Stuarts in 1661.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading The Tudors had been clever enough and strong enough to rule without making their people discontented.
corruptverbUS /kərˈʌpt/
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
despotismnounUS /ˈdespətɪzəm/
dominance through threat of punishment and violence
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading The Tudors had been clever enough and strong enough to rule without making their people discontented.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
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 The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The Tudors had been clever enough and strong enough to rule without making their people discontented.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
set up or found
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the Tudors and the great people of their reigns we pass on to the House of Stuart, to the troubles of the great Civil War, and to the Restoration of the Stuarts in 1661.
fulfils
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From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From the Tudors and the great people of their reigns we pass on to the House of Stuart, to the troubles of the great Civil War, and to the Restoration of the Stuarts in 1661.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Tudors had been clever enough and strong enough to rule without making their people discontented.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading From the Tudors and the great people of their reigns we pass on to the House of Stuart, to the troubles of the great Civil War, and to the Restoration of the Stuarts in 1661.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The Tudors had been clever enough and strong enough to rule without making their people discontented.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the Tudors and the great people of their reigns we pass on to the House of Stuart, to the troubles of the great Civil War, and to the Restoration of the Stuarts in 1661.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
go across or through
From this reading From the Tudors and the great people of their reigns we pass on to the House of Stuart, to the troubles of the great Civil War, and to the Restoration of the Stuarts in 1661.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading From the Tudors and the great people of their reigns we pass on to the House of Stuart, to the troubles of the great Civil War, and to the Restoration of the Stuarts in 1661.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
reignsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “reign” — a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
From this reading From the Tudors and the great people of their reigns we pass on to the House of Stuart, to the troubles of the great Civil War, and to the Restoration of the Stuarts in 1661.
RestorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading From the Tudors and the great people of their reigns we pass on to the House of Stuart, to the troubles of the great Civil War, and to the Restoration of the Stuarts in 1661.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The Tudors had been clever enough and strong enough to rule without making their people discontented.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
self-governingadjectiveUS /ˈselfˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The Tudors had been clever enough and strong enough to rule without making their people discontented.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading From the Tudors and the great people of their reigns we pass on to the House of Stuart, to the troubles of the great Civil War, and to the Restoration of the Stuarts in 1661.
StuartsnounUS /ˈstuːərts/
plural of “stuart” — United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading From the Tudors and the great people of their reigns we pass on to the House of Stuart, to the troubles of the great Civil War, and to the Restoration of the Stuarts in 1661.
TENNYSONnounUS /ˈtenɪsən/
Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From the Tudors and the great people of their reigns we pass on to the House of Stuart, to the troubles of the great Civil War, and to the Restoration of the Stuarts in 1661.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading From the Tudors and the great people of their reigns we pass on to the House of Stuart, to the troubles of the great Civil War, and to the Restoration of the Stuarts in 1661.
Tudors
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From this reading From the Tudors and the great people of their reigns we pass on to the House of Stuart, to the troubles of the great Civil War, and to the Restoration of the Stuarts in 1661.
tyrannicaladjectiveUS /tərˈænɪkəl/
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading From the Tudors and the great people of their reigns we pass on to the House of Stuart, to the troubles of the great Civil War, and to the Restoration of the Stuarts in 1661.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From the Tudors and the great people of their reigns we pass on to the House of Stuart, to the troubles of the great Civil War, and to the Restoration of the Stuarts in 1661.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
at the time that
From this reading The Abbey history at this time helps us to realise that it was an age of struggle between liberty and despotism, an age when the people were determined to become more and more self-governing.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Tudors had been clever enough and strong enough to rule without making their people discontented.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Stuarts were not wise enough to see that the English spirit of independence would not bear any tyrannical form of government, and as the Stuarts found it difficult to understand this, they ended by losing their kingdom altogether.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading “_The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world._” TENNYSON (_The Passing of Arthur_).
