used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Barton suffered a traitor’s death, dying as impenitent as he had lived, and cursing his fate that Zachary Sanders did not share it.
accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading And he did not, although the case against him was far stronger than against his more violent accomplice.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading And he did not, although the case against him was far stronger than against his more violent accomplice.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And he did not, although the case against him was far stronger than against his more violent accomplice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The wizard was tried and condemned to be hanged, but no halter was placed around his neck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sir Barton suffered a traitor’s death, dying as impenitent as he had lived, and cursing his fate that Zachary Sanders did not share it.
Barton
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From this reading Sir Barton suffered a traitor’s death, dying as impenitent as he had lived, and cursing his fate that Zachary Sanders did not share it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The wizard was tried and condemned to be hanged, but no halter was placed around his neck.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The wizard was tried and condemned to be hanged, but no halter was placed around his neck.
an occurrence of something
From this reading And he did not, although the case against him was far stronger than against his more violent accomplice.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading The wizard was tried and condemned to be hanged, but no halter was placed around his neck.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
CromwellnounUS /ˈkrɑːmwəl/
English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
cursingverbUS /ˈkɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Sir Barton suffered a traitor’s death, dying as impenitent as he had lived, and cursing his fate that Zachary Sanders did not share it.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Sir Barton suffered a traitor’s death, dying as impenitent as he had lived, and cursing his fate that Zachary Sanders did not share it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sir Barton suffered a traitor’s death, dying as impenitent as he had lived, and cursing his fate that Zachary Sanders did not share it.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Sir Barton suffered a traitor’s death, dying as impenitent as he had lived, and cursing his fate that Zachary Sanders did not share it.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
Exeter
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From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And he did not, although the case against him was far stronger than against his more violent accomplice.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
set up or found
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sir Barton suffered a traitor’s death, dying as impenitent as he had lived, and cursing his fate that Zachary Sanders did not share it.
halternounUS /ˈhɔːltər/
rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
From this reading The wizard was tried and condemned to be hanged, but no halter was placed around his neck.
hangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The wizard was tried and condemned to be hanged, but no halter was placed around his neck.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A strange thing happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Barton suffered a traitor’s death, dying as impenitent as he had lived, and cursing his fate that Zachary Sanders did not share it.
Henge
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From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And he did not, although the case against him was far stronger than against his more violent accomplice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Barton suffered a traitor’s death, dying as impenitent as he had lived, and cursing his fate that Zachary Sanders did not share it.
impenitentadjective
not penitent or remorseful
From this reading Sir Barton suffered a traitor’s death, dying as impenitent as he had lived, and cursing his fate that Zachary Sanders did not share it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Sir Barton suffered a traitor’s death, dying as impenitent as he had lived, and cursing his fate that Zachary Sanders did not share it.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading The wizard was tried and condemned to be hanged, but no halter was placed around his neck.
not any; not one
From this reading The wizard was tried and condemned to be hanged, but no halter was placed around his neck.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sir Barton suffered a traitor’s death, dying as impenitent as he had lived, and cursing his fate that Zachary Sanders did not share it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The wizard was tried and condemned to be hanged, but no halter was placed around his neck.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
SalisburynounUS /ˈsælzbəri/
the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
SandersnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading Sir Barton suffered a traitor’s death, dying as impenitent as he had lived, and cursing his fate that Zachary Sanders did not share it.
scaffoldnounUS /ˈskæfəld/
a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
have in common
From this reading Sir Barton suffered a traitor’s death, dying as impenitent as he had lived, and cursing his fate that Zachary Sanders did not share it.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Barton suffered a traitor’s death, dying as impenitent as he had lived, and cursing his fate that Zachary Sanders did not share it.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A strange thing happened.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading And he did not, although the case against him was far stronger than against his more violent accomplice.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Sir Barton suffered a traitor’s death, dying as impenitent as he had lived, and cursing his fate that Zachary Sanders did not share it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And he did not, although the case against him was far stronger than against his more violent accomplice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
a special situation
From this reading A strange thing happened.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
traitor's
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From this reading Sir Barton suffered a traitor’s death, dying as impenitent as he had lived, and cursing his fate that Zachary Sanders did not share it.
treasonnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
the act of testing something
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The wizard was tried and condemned to be hanged, but no halter was placed around his neck.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading And he did not, although the case against him was far stronger than against his more violent accomplice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
wizardnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading The wizard was tried and condemned to be hanged, but no halter was placed around his neck.
WIZARD'S
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From this reading THE WIZARD’S FATE IN the trial that followed, the lost threads of the great conspiracy were found; and more, it was said that the secret examination of Henge gave Cromwell the first clue to the treason of Exeter and Lady Salisbury, and more noble blood flowed on the scaffold.
Zachary
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From this reading Sir Barton suffered a traitor’s death, dying as impenitent as he had lived, and cursing his fate that Zachary Sanders did not share it.
