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The Governor of England

Chapter X

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THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.
For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.
He had sent the Attorney-General to the Bar of the House of Lords to impeach Lord Kimbolton and five members of the Lower Chamber--Pym, Strode, Holles, Haselrig, and Hampden.
Immediately afterwards a guard was sent from Whitehall to arrest the five members.
The Commons refused to deliver them, and sent a message to the King to say that the gentlemen charged were ready to answer any legal accusation.
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The Governor of England

Chapter X

Chapter 10 of The Governor of England is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.
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For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.
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He had sent the Attorney-General to the Bar of the House of Lords to impeach Lord Kimbolton and five members of the Lower Chamber--Pym, Strode, Holles, Haselrig, and Hampden.
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Immediately afterwards a guard was sent from Whitehall to arrest the five members.
/ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli ˈæftərwərdz ə ɡɑːrd wɑːz sent frʌm ˈwaɪthɔːl tuː ərˈest ðə faɪv ˈmembərz/
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The Commons refused to deliver them, and sent a message to the King to say that the gentlemen charged were ready to answer any legal accusation.
/ðə ˈkɑːmənz rəˈfjuːzd tuː dɪˈlɪvər ðem ənd sent ə ˈmesədʒ tuː ðə kɪŋ tuː seɪ ðæt ðə ˈdʒentəlmɪn tʃɑːrdʒd wɜːr ˈredi tuː ˈænsər ˈeni ˈliːɡəl ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/

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advisers noun US /ædˈvaɪzərz/

plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice

From this reading “For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.”

Commons noun US /ˈkɑːmənz/

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

From this reading “The Commons refused to deliver them, and sent a message to the King to say that the gentlemen charged were ready to answer any legal accusation.”

commotion noun US /kəˈmoʊʃən/

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading “THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.”

Eliot noun US /ˈeliət/

British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)

From this reading “THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.”

impeach verb US /ˌɪmˈpiːtʃ/

challenge the honesty or veracity of

From this reading “He had sent the Attorney-General to the Bar of the House of Lords to impeach Lord Kimbolton and five members of the Lower Chamber--Pym, Strode, Holles, Haselrig, and Hampden.”

impeachment noun US /ˌɪmˈpiːtʃmənt/

a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office

From this reading “THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.”

violation noun US /vaɪəˈleɪʃən/

a crime less serious than a felony

From this reading “For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.”

Whitehall noun US /ˈwaɪthɔːl/

a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices

From this reading “Immediately afterwards a guard was sent from Whitehall to arrest the five members.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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at once preposition + adverb

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

In this reading “For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.”

for ever preposition + adverb

In this reading “For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading The Commons refused to deliver them, and sent a message to the King to say that the gentlemen charged were ready to answer any legal accusation.

acquainting

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From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

advisersnounUS /ædˈvaɪzərz/

plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Immediately afterwards a guard was sent from Whitehall to arrest the five members.

alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading The Commons refused to deliver them, and sent a message to the King to say that the gentlemen charged were ready to answer any legal accusation.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The Commons refused to deliver them, and sent a message to the King to say that the gentlemen charged were ready to answer any legal accusation.

arrestverbUS /ərˈest/

take into custody

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

Attorney-General

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From this reading He had sent the Attorney-General to the Bar of the House of Lords to impeach Lord Kimbolton and five members of the Lower Chamber--Pym, Strode, Holles, Haselrig, and Hampden.

BarnounUS /bɑːr/

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading He had sent the Attorney-General to the Bar of the House of Lords to impeach Lord Kimbolton and five members of the Lower Chamber--Pym, Strode, Holles, Haselrig, and Hampden.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

ChambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading He had sent the Attorney-General to the Bar of the House of Lords to impeach Lord Kimbolton and five members of the Lower Chamber--Pym, Strode, Holles, Haselrig, and Hampden.

chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading The Commons refused to deliver them, and sent a message to the King to say that the gentlemen charged were ready to answer any legal accusation.

CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

From this reading The Commons refused to deliver them, and sent a message to the King to say that the gentlemen charged were ready to answer any legal accusation.

commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading The Commons refused to deliver them, and sent a message to the King to say that the gentlemen charged were ready to answer any legal accusation.

directverbUS /dərˈekt/

command with authority

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

EliotnounUS /ˈeliət/

British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

FIVEnounUS /faɪv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Immediately afterwards a guard was sent from Whitehall to arrest the five members.

gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The Commons refused to deliver them, and sent a message to the King to say that the gentlemen charged were ready to answer any legal accusation.

GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Immediately afterwards a guard was sent from Whitehall to arrest the five members.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

Hampden

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From this reading He had sent the Attorney-General to the Bar of the House of Lords to impeach Lord Kimbolton and five members of the Lower Chamber--Pym, Strode, Holles, Haselrig, and Hampden.

Haselrig

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From this reading He had sent the Attorney-General to the Bar of the House of Lords to impeach Lord Kimbolton and five members of the Lower Chamber--Pym, Strode, Holles, Haselrig, and Hampden.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had sent the Attorney-General to the Bar of the House of Lords to impeach Lord Kimbolton and five members of the Lower Chamber--Pym, Strode, Holles, Haselrig, and Hampden.

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

Holles

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From this reading He had sent the Attorney-General to the Bar of the House of Lords to impeach Lord Kimbolton and five members of the Lower Chamber--Pym, Strode, Holles, Haselrig, and Hampden.

horrornounUS /ˈhɔːrər/

intense and profound fear

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

HousenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He had sent the Attorney-General to the Bar of the House of Lords to impeach Lord Kimbolton and five members of the Lower Chamber--Pym, Strode, Holles, Haselrig, and Hampden.

ImmediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Immediately afterwards a guard was sent from Whitehall to arrest the five members.

impeachverbUS /ˌɪmˈpiːtʃ/

challenge the honesty or veracity of

From this reading He had sent the Attorney-General to the Bar of the House of Lords to impeach Lord Kimbolton and five members of the Lower Chamber--Pym, Strode, Holles, Haselrig, and Hampden.

impeachmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈpiːtʃmənt/

a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

intenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtens/

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

Kimbolton

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From this reading He had sent the Attorney-General to the Bar of the House of Lords to impeach Lord Kimbolton and five members of the Lower Chamber--Pym, Strode, Holles, Haselrig, and Hampden.

KingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading He had sent the Attorney-General to the Bar of the House of Lords to impeach Lord Kimbolton and five members of the Lower Chamber--Pym, Strode, Holles, Haselrig, and Hampden.

LordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading He had sent the Attorney-General to the Bar of the House of Lords to impeach Lord Kimbolton and five members of the Lower Chamber--Pym, Strode, Holles, Haselrig, and Hampden.

LowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading He had sent the Attorney-General to the Bar of the House of Lords to impeach Lord Kimbolton and five members of the Lower Chamber--Pym, Strode, Holles, Haselrig, and Hampden.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

MEMBERSnounUS /ˈmembərz/

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 FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading The Commons refused to deliver them, and sent a message to the King to say that the gentlemen charged were ready to answer any legal accusation.

moveverbUS /muːv/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

Pym

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From this reading He had sent the Attorney-General to the Bar of the House of Lords to impeach Lord Kimbolton and five members of the Lower Chamber--Pym, Strode, Holles, Haselrig, and Hampden.

ragenounUS /reɪdʒ/

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The Commons refused to deliver them, and sent a message to the King to say that the gentlemen charged were ready to answer any legal accusation.

recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/

new

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading The Commons refused to deliver them, and sent a message to the King to say that the gentlemen charged were ready to answer any legal accusation.

Remonstrancenoun

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

runverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading The Commons refused to deliver them, and sent a message to the King to say that the gentlemen charged were ready to answer any legal accusation.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He had sent the Attorney-General to the Bar of the House of Lords to impeach Lord Kimbolton and five members of the Lower Chamber--Pym, Strode, Holles, Haselrig, and Hampden.

showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

Strafford

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From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

StrodeverbUS /stroʊd/

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading He had sent the Attorney-General to the Bar of the House of Lords to impeach Lord Kimbolton and five members of the Lower Chamber--Pym, Strode, Holles, Haselrig, and Hampden.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Commons refused to deliver them, and sent a message to the King to say that the gentlemen charged were ready to answer any legal accusation.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

violationnounUS /vaɪəˈleɪʃən/

a crime less serious than a felony

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Commons refused to deliver them, and sent a message to the King to say that the gentlemen charged were ready to answer any legal accusation.

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 FIVE MEMBERS The commotion at Westminster was intense; never, even at the arrest of Sir John Eliot or at the impeachment of the Earl of Strafford, or at the passing of the Great Remonstrance, had excitement run so high.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

WhitehallnounUS /ˈwaɪthɔːl/

a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices

From this reading Immediately afterwards a guard was sent from Whitehall to arrest the five members.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading For the King, without acquainting his new advisers, in direct violation of his recent promises, to the astonishment and dismay of his friends, the rage and horror of his enemies, had made a move which put his legal position in the wrong and showed at once and for ever that alliance between him and the popular party was impossible.

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