used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A great change had passed over the scene.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading War—civil war—the fiercest of all strife—had fairly begun in the land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Three years had passed away since the death of the Lady Sybil of Walderne.
baronsnounUS /ˈbærənz/
plural of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading War—civil war—the fiercest of all strife—had fairly begun in the land.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A great change had passed over the scene.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading War—civil war—the fiercest of all strife—had fairly begun in the land.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
counsellorsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsələrz/
plural of “counsellor” — someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
dawningnounUS /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/
the first light of day
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Three years had passed away since the death of the Lady Sybil of Walderne.
wanted intensely
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading War—civil war—the fiercest of all strife—had fairly begun in the land.
fiercestadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsəst/
superlative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading War—civil war—the fiercest of all strife—had fairly begun in the land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great change had passed over the scene.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three years had passed away since the death of the Lady Sybil of Walderne.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading War—civil war—the fiercest of all strife—had fairly begun in the land.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Three years had passed away since the death of the Lady Sybil of Walderne.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading War—civil war—the fiercest of all strife—had fairly begun in the land.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three years had passed away since the death of the Lady Sybil of Walderne.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A great change had passed over the scene.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Three years had passed away since the death of the Lady Sybil of Walderne.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
Peterkin
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From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A great change had passed over the scene.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Three years had passed away since the death of the Lady Sybil of Walderne.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading War—civil war—the fiercest of all strife—had fairly begun in the land.
Sybil
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From this reading Three years had passed away since the death of the Lady Sybil of Walderne.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three years had passed away since the death of the Lady Sybil of Walderne.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three years had passed away since the death of the Lady Sybil of Walderne.
unfetteredadjectiveUS /ənˈfetərd/
not bound by shackles and chains
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
Walderne
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From this reading Three years had passed away since the death of the Lady Sybil of Walderne.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading War—civil war—the fiercest of all strife—had fairly begun in the land.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
(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 barons desired that his counsellors should be held responsible for his acts, and that his power should be modified by the House of Lords or Barons, if not by the Commons as well; the latter idea was but dawning.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lest my readers should marvel, like little Peterkin, “what it was all about,” let me briefly explain that the royal party desired absolute personal rule, on the part of the king, unfettered by law or counsellors.
a late time of life
From this reading Three years had passed away since the death of the Lady Sybil of Walderne.
