used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
accededverbUS /ækˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “accede” — yield to another's wish or opinion
From this reading The King looked sharply at Arthur, who, thirsting for action, acceded to his proposal notwithstanding the Duchess’s disapproval.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The King looked sharply at Arthur, who, thirsting for action, acceded to his proposal notwithstanding the Duchess’s disapproval.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading With King Philip Augustus Constance and Arthur were received at the court of Philip Augustus in Paris not after the manner of fugitives.
Agnes
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From this reading The King gave them royal recognition, and his spouse, the gracious Agnes of Meran, greeted them most cordially.
(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 Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With King Philip Augustus Constance and Arthur were received at the court of Philip Augustus in Paris not after the manner of fugitives.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading With King Philip Augustus Constance and Arthur were received at the court of Philip Augustus in Paris not after the manner of fugitives.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the meantime, as there is a quarrel to be settled between me and the Count of Flanders, will you go with me and win your spurs on my side?”
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With King Philip Augustus Constance and Arthur were received at the court of Philip Augustus in Paris not after the manner of fugitives.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading With King Philip Augustus Constance and Arthur were received at the court of Philip Augustus in Paris not after the manner of fugitives.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the meantime, as there is a quarrel to be settled between me and the Count of Flanders, will you go with me and win your spurs on my side?”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the meantime, as there is a quarrel to be settled between me and the Count of Flanders, will you go with me and win your spurs on my side?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading With King Philip Augustus Constance and Arthur were received at the court of Philip Augustus in Paris not after the manner of fugitives.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading The King gave them royal recognition, and his spouse, the gracious Agnes of Meran, greeted them most cordially.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading In the meantime, as there is a quarrel to be settled between me and the Count of Flanders, will you go with me and win your spurs on my side?”
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading With King Philip Augustus Constance and Arthur were received at the court of Philip Augustus in Paris not after the manner of fugitives.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading The King looked sharply at Arthur, who, thirsting for action, acceded to his proposal notwithstanding the Duchess’s disapproval.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
Duchess's
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From this reading The King looked sharply at Arthur, who, thirsting for action, acceded to his proposal notwithstanding the Duchess’s disapproval.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
FlandersnounUS /ˈflændərz/
a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands
From this reading In the meantime, as there is a quarrel to be settled between me and the Count of Flanders, will you go with me and win your spurs on my side?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading With King Philip Augustus Constance and Arthur were received at the court of Philip Augustus in Paris not after the manner of fugitives.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The King gave them royal recognition, and his spouse, the gracious Agnes of Meran, greeted them most cordially.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the meantime, as there is a quarrel to be settled between me and the Count of Flanders, will you go with me and win your spurs on my side?”
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading The King gave them royal recognition, and his spouse, the gracious Agnes of Meran, greeted them most cordially.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The King gave them royal recognition, and his spouse, the gracious Agnes of Meran, greeted them most cordially.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The King gave them royal recognition, and his spouse, the gracious Agnes of Meran, greeted them most cordially.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With King Philip Augustus Constance and Arthur were received at the court of Philip Augustus in Paris not after the manner of fugitives.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the meantime, as there is a quarrel to be settled between me and the Count of Flanders, will you go with me and win your spurs on my side?”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading With King Philip Augustus Constance and Arthur were received at the court of Philip Augustus in Paris not after the manner of fugitives.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The King looked sharply at Arthur, who, thirsting for action, acceded to his proposal notwithstanding the Duchess’s disapproval.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With King Philip Augustus Constance and Arthur were received at the court of Philip Augustus in Paris not after the manner of fugitives.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the meantime, as there is a quarrel to be settled between me and the Count of Flanders, will you go with me and win your spurs on my side?”
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime, as there is a quarrel to be settled between me and the Count of Flanders, will you go with me and win your spurs on my side?”
Meran
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From this reading The King gave them royal recognition, and his spouse, the gracious Agnes of Meran, greeted them most cordially.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The King gave them royal recognition, and his spouse, the gracious Agnes of Meran, greeted them most cordially.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With King Philip Augustus Constance and Arthur were received at the court of Philip Augustus in Paris not after the manner of fugitives.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The King looked sharply at Arthur, who, thirsting for action, acceded to his proposal notwithstanding the Duchess’s disapproval.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With King Philip Augustus Constance and Arthur were received at the court of Philip Augustus in Paris not after the manner of fugitives.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the meantime, as there is a quarrel to be settled between me and the Count of Flanders, will you go with me and win your spurs on my side?”
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading With King Philip Augustus Constance and Arthur were received at the court of Philip Augustus in Paris not after the manner of fugitives.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading With King Philip Augustus Constance and Arthur were received at the court of Philip Augustus in Paris not after the manner of fugitives.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading The King looked sharply at Arthur, who, thirsting for action, acceded to his proposal notwithstanding the Duchess’s disapproval.
an angry dispute
From this reading In the meantime, as there is a quarrel to be settled between me and the Count of Flanders, will you go with me and win your spurs on my side?”
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading With King Philip Augustus Constance and Arthur were received at the court of Philip Augustus in Paris not after the manner of fugitives.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading The King gave them royal recognition, and his spouse, the gracious Agnes of Meran, greeted them most cordially.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The King gave them royal recognition, and his spouse, the gracious Agnes of Meran, greeted them most cordially.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading In the meantime, as there is a quarrel to be settled between me and the Count of Flanders, will you go with me and win your spurs on my side?”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading The King looked sharply at Arthur, who, thirsting for action, acceded to his proposal notwithstanding the Duchess’s disapproval.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the meantime, as there is a quarrel to be settled between me and the Count of Flanders, will you go with me and win your spurs on my side?”
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
spousenounUS /spaʊs/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading The King gave them royal recognition, and his spouse, the gracious Agnes of Meran, greeted them most cordially.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading In the meantime, as there is a quarrel to be settled between me and the Count of Flanders, will you go with me and win your spurs on my side?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With King Philip Augustus Constance and Arthur were received at the court of Philip Augustus in Paris not after the manner of fugitives.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The King gave them royal recognition, and his spouse, the gracious Agnes of Meran, greeted them most cordially.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the meantime, as there is a quarrel to be settled between me and the Count of Flanders, will you go with me and win your spurs on my side?”
thirstingverbUS /ˈθɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “thirst” — feel the need to drink
From this reading The King looked sharply at Arthur, who, thirsting for action, acceded to his proposal notwithstanding the Duchess’s disapproval.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With King Philip Augustus Constance and Arthur were received at the court of Philip Augustus in Paris not after the manner of fugitives.
which person or people
From this reading The King looked sharply at Arthur, who, thirsting for action, acceded to his proposal notwithstanding the Duchess’s disapproval.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In the meantime, as there is a quarrel to be settled between me and the Count of Flanders, will you go with me and win your spurs on my side?”
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading In the meantime, as there is a quarrel to be settled between me and the Count of Flanders, will you go with me and win your spurs on my side?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading With King Philip Augustus Constance and Arthur were received at the court of Philip Augustus in Paris not after the manner of fugitives.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Philip evinced a peculiarly friendly interest in Arthur; but he met his urgent request for assistance with a quiet smile, saying, “I shall do all in my power to help you to retain your possessions and all your rights.
