Chapter XXV

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

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

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

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading The Pilgrimage of Grace doomed Lord Raby to a long confinement.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading The slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

marked for certain death

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

-ing form of “establish” — set up or found

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

a boy or man

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

ranking above all others

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading The slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading The Pilgrimage of Grace doomed Lord Raby to a long confinement.

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

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading The slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

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

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

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

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

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

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

of the present time and place

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

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

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The Pilgrimage of Grace doomed Lord Raby to a long confinement.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

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 slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

honoring the archangel Michael; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland

From this reading The slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

plural of “monastery” — the residence of a religious community

From this reading The slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

of an obscure nature

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

on one occasion

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

and nothing more

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

from appearances alone

From this reading The slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

a natural consequence of development

From this reading The slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading The Pilgrimage of Grace doomed Lord Raby to a long confinement.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

the possibility of future success

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

incited, especially deliberately, to anger

From this reading The slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

take hold of; grab

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading The slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

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

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

informal terms for clothing

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

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

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

the act of testing something

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading The slow months of the summer passed, and with Michaelmas came the rising in the northern counties, ostensibly provoked by the visitation of the monasteries, but really the outgrowth of many grievances, and the full fruit of a long-planned conspiracy.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

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

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

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

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

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

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

during the time that

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.

belonging to which person

From this reading It was not good policy to seize at once upon men whose names figured in the documents, some of them the foremost in the land, and the privy seal played the waiting game, in which he was an adept.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A SEASON OF WAITING LORD RABY was arrested in June, and at the time there seemed to be an immediate prospect of a trial, and he looked forward to it with the earnest hope of establishing his innocence.

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

From this reading But he was doomed to a far different fate; he and his fellow prisoner, the wizard, were held while Cromwell slowly unravelled the threads of a great conspiracy, which had been only partially indicated by the papers in the mysterious packet.