2073
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From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
abdicatedverbUS /ˈæbdəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “abdicate” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
abodes
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From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He died soon after, leaving two children, a son and a daughter.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading England had been the scene of momentous struggles, during my early boyhood.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading England had been the scene of momentous struggles, during my early boyhood.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He died soon after, leaving two children, a son and a daughter.
compliancenounUS /kəmˈplaɪəns/
acting according to certain accepted standards
From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
a female human offspring
From this reading He died soon after, leaving two children, a son and a daughter.
demesnes
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From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
dethronedverbUS /dɪˈθroʊnd/
past form of “dethrone” — remove a monarch from the throne
From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He died soon after, leaving two children, a son and a daughter.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading England had been the scene of momentous struggles, during my early boyhood.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading England had been the scene of momentous struggles, during my early boyhood.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading England had been the scene of momentous struggles, during my early boyhood.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
a social unit living together
From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading England had been the scene of momentous struggles, during my early boyhood.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
institutedverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/
past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
LargeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
immediately past
From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
the act of departing
From this reading He died soon after, leaving two children, a son and a daughter.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
the force of workers available
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading England had been the scene of momentous struggles, during my early boyhood.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading England had been the scene of momentous struggles, during my early boyhood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
remonstrances
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From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
republicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
royaltynounUS /ˈrɔɪəlti/
payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading England had been the scene of momentous struggles, during my early boyhood.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
a male human offspring
From this reading He died soon after, leaving two children, a son and a daughter.
in the near future
From this reading He died soon after, leaving two children, a son and a daughter.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading England had been the scene of momentous struggles, during my early boyhood.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He died soon after, leaving two children, a son and a daughter.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
WindsornounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading Large estates were secured to the dethroned monarch and his family; he received the title of Earl of Windsor, and Windsor Castle, an ancient royalty, with its wide demesnes were a part of his allotted wealth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading I lived far from the busy haunts of men, and the rumour of wars or political changes came worn to a mere sound, to our mountain abodes.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the year 2073, the last of its kings, the ancient friend of my father, had abdicated in compliance with the gentle force of the remonstrances of his subjects, and a republic was instituted.
