1641
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From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
adjournverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrn/
close at the end of a session
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
antechambernounUS /ˈæntetʃeɪmbər/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Hampden was in Edinburgh watching him, but Mr. Pym remained in London, the mainspring of the popular party.
calamitiesnounUS /kəˈlæmətiz/
plural of “calamity” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
a person who is in charge
From this reading The Scots, since the imperfect peace he had patched with them, remained his chief hope.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
dark-blueadjective
of a dark shade of blue
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
diapered
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From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading Mr. Hampden was in Edinburgh watching him, but Mr. Pym remained in London, the mainspring of the popular party.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
fro
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From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
coins made of gold
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Scots, since the imperfect peace he had patched with them, remained his chief hope.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
Hampden
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From this reading Mr. Hampden was in Edinburgh watching him, but Mr. Pym remained in London, the mainspring of the popular party.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Scots, since the imperfect peace he had patched with them, remained his chief hope.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Hampden was in Edinburgh watching him, but Mr. Pym remained in London, the mainspring of the popular party.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The Scots, since the imperfect peace he had patched with them, remained his chief hope.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
From this reading The Scots, since the imperfect peace he had patched with them, remained his chief hope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
intriguesnounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡz/
plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
leantverbUS /ˈliːənt/
inflected form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
mainspringnoun
the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism
From this reading Mr. Hampden was in Edinburgh watching him, but Mr. Pym remained in London, the mainspring of the popular party.
engage in
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
the force of workers available
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hampden was in Edinburgh watching him, but Mr. Pym remained in London, the mainspring of the popular party.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mr. Hampden was in Edinburgh watching him, but Mr. Pym remained in London, the mainspring of the popular party.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
patchedadjectiveUS /pætʃt/
mended usually clumsily by covering a hole with a patch
From this reading The Scots, since the imperfect peace he had patched with them, remained his chief hope.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The Scots, since the imperfect peace he had patched with them, remained his chief hope.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Mr. Hampden was in Edinburgh watching him, but Mr. Pym remained in London, the mainspring of the popular party.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
Pym
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From this reading Mr. Hampden was in Edinburgh watching him, but Mr. Pym remained in London, the mainspring of the popular party.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Scots, since the imperfect peace he had patched with them, remained his chief hope.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
ScotsnounUS /skɑːts/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading The Scots, since the imperfect peace he had patched with them, remained his chief hope.
seemeth
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From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The Scots, since the imperfect peace he had patched with them, remained his chief hope.
express in speech
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Scots, since the imperfect peace he had patched with them, remained his chief hope.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
unspeakableadjectiveUS /ənˈspiːkəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Mr. Hampden was in Edinburgh watching him, but Mr. Pym remained in London, the mainspring of the popular party.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AUTUMN, 1641 "Things go too far and too fast for me, and though men speak of the progress we make, to me it seemeth more like a progress into calamities unspeakable."
(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 The King was in Scotland, employed, as the Parliament well knew, in one of his innumerable intrigues, this time an endeavour to bring a Northern army into London.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
which person or people
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Scots, since the imperfect peace he had patched with them, remained his chief hope.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man who spoke leant against the dark-blue and gold diapered wall of the antechamber to the House of Commons, in Westminster Hall; members and their friends were passing to and fro; in a few days the memorable and triumphant session would adjourn.
