used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
(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 The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOVE AND MARRIAGE--DOUBTS OF CONSCIENCE--DOMESTIC JEALOUSY--AND HOUSEHOLD TREASON.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The earl did not deign to appear personally in this matter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The events that followed this tempestuous interview were such as the position of the parties necessarily compelled.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He left it, as became him, to Louis and the prince, and finally received from them the proposals, which ratified the league, and consummated the schemes of his revenge.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading The events that followed this tempestuous interview were such as the position of the parties necessarily compelled.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading LOVE AND MARRIAGE--DOUBTS OF CONSCIENCE--DOMESTIC JEALOUSY--AND HOUSEHOLD TREASON.
consummatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəmeɪtəd/
brought to completion
From this reading He left it, as became him, to Louis and the prince, and finally received from them the proposals, which ratified the league, and consummated the schemes of his revenge.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
deignverbUS /deɪn/
do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
From this reading The earl did not deign to appear personally in this matter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The earl did not deign to appear personally in this matter.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading LOVE AND MARRIAGE--DOUBTS OF CONSCIENCE--DOMESTIC JEALOUSY--AND HOUSEHOLD TREASON.
DOUBTSnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading LOVE AND MARRIAGE--DOUBTS OF CONSCIENCE--DOMESTIC JEALOUSY--AND HOUSEHOLD TREASON.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The earl did not deign to appear personally in this matter.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The events that followed this tempestuous interview were such as the position of the parties necessarily compelled.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He left it, as became him, to Louis and the prince, and finally received from them the proposals, which ratified the league, and consummated the schemes of his revenge.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The events that followed this tempestuous interview were such as the position of the parties necessarily compelled.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He left it, as became him, to Louis and the prince, and finally received from them the proposals, which ratified the league, and consummated the schemes of his revenge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He left it, as became him, to Louis and the prince, and finally received from them the proposals, which ratified the league, and consummated the schemes of his revenge.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He left it, as became him, to Louis and the prince, and finally received from them the proposals, which ratified the league, and consummated the schemes of his revenge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He left it, as became him, to Louis and the prince, and finally received from them the proposals, which ratified the league, and consummated the schemes of his revenge.
a social unit living together
From this reading LOVE AND MARRIAGE--DOUBTS OF CONSCIENCE--DOMESTIC JEALOUSY--AND HOUSEHOLD TREASON.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The earl did not deign to appear personally in this matter.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The events that followed this tempestuous interview were such as the position of the parties necessarily compelled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He left it, as became him, to Louis and the prince, and finally received from them the proposals, which ratified the league, and consummated the schemes of his revenge.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading LOVE AND MARRIAGE--DOUBTS OF CONSCIENCE--DOMESTIC JEALOUSY--AND HOUSEHOLD TREASON.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading He left it, as became him, to Louis and the prince, and finally received from them the proposals, which ratified the league, and consummated the schemes of his revenge.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He left it, as became him, to Louis and the prince, and finally received from them the proposals, which ratified the league, and consummated the schemes of his revenge.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE AND MARRIAGE--DOUBTS OF CONSCIENCE--DOMESTIC JEALOUSY--AND HOUSEHOLD TREASON.
Margaret's
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From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading LOVE AND MARRIAGE--DOUBTS OF CONSCIENCE--DOMESTIC JEALOUSY--AND HOUSEHOLD TREASON.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The earl did not deign to appear personally in this matter.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading The events that followed this tempestuous interview were such as the position of the parties necessarily compelled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOVE AND MARRIAGE--DOUBTS OF CONSCIENCE--DOMESTIC JEALOUSY--AND HOUSEHOLD TREASON.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The events that followed this tempestuous interview were such as the position of the parties necessarily compelled.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading The earl did not deign to appear personally in this matter.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The events that followed this tempestuous interview were such as the position of the parties necessarily compelled.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
proposalsnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəlz/
plural of “proposal” — something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading He left it, as became him, to Louis and the prince, and finally received from them the proposals, which ratified the league, and consummated the schemes of his revenge.
ratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈrætəfaɪd/
formally approved and invested with legal authority
From this reading He left it, as became him, to Louis and the prince, and finally received from them the proposals, which ratified the league, and consummated the schemes of his revenge.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He left it, as became him, to Louis and the prince, and finally received from them the proposals, which ratified the league, and consummated the schemes of his revenge.
recurring again and again
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
representationsnounUS /ˌreprəzənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
repugnancenoun
intense aversion
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading He left it, as became him, to Louis and the prince, and finally received from them the proposals, which ratified the league, and consummated the schemes of his revenge.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He left it, as became him, to Louis and the prince, and finally received from them the proposals, which ratified the league, and consummated the schemes of his revenge.
a male human offspring
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The events that followed this tempestuous interview were such as the position of the parties necessarily compelled.
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading The events that followed this tempestuous interview were such as the position of the parties necessarily compelled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The events that followed this tempestuous interview were such as the position of the parties necessarily compelled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The events that followed this tempestuous interview were such as the position of the parties necessarily compelled.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He left it, as became him, to Louis and the prince, and finally received from them the proposals, which ratified the league, and consummated the schemes of his revenge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The events that followed this tempestuous interview were such as the position of the parties necessarily compelled.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
TREASONnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading LOVE AND MARRIAGE--DOUBTS OF CONSCIENCE--DOMESTIC JEALOUSY--AND HOUSEHOLD TREASON.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
WarwicknounUS /ˈwɔːrwɪk/
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The events that followed this tempestuous interview were such as the position of the parties necessarily compelled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He left it, as became him, to Louis and the prince, and finally received from them the proposals, which ratified the league, and consummated the schemes of his revenge.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The craft of Louis, the energy and love of Prince Edward, the representations of all her kindred and friends, conquered, though not without repeated struggles, Margaret's repugnance to a nearer union between Warwick and her son.
