used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
(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 Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STRIFE WHICH SIBYLL HAD COURTED, BETWEEN KATHERINE AND HERSELF, COMMENCES IN SERIOUS EARNEST.
Anne'snounUS /ænz/
possessive form of “anne” — Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The gay and reckless presumption of Edward, worthier of a knight- errant than a monarch, laughed at the word invasion.
attestingverbUS /əˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “attest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
betrothalnoun
a mutual promise to marry
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE STRIFE WHICH SIBYLL HAD COURTED, BETWEEN KATHERINE AND HERSELF, COMMENCES IN SERIOUS EARNEST.
BurgundynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəndi/
a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
Charles'snounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlzɪz/
possessive form of “charles” — King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
COMMENCESverbUS /kəˈmensəz/
third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE STRIFE WHICH SIBYLL HAD COURTED, BETWEEN KATHERINE AND HERSELF, COMMENCES IN SERIOUS EARNEST.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
convulsiveadjectiveUS /kənˈvʌlsɪv/
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
couriersnounUS /ˈkɜːriərz/
plural of “courier” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
COURTEDverbUS /ˈkɔːrtɪd/
past form of “court” — make amorous advances towards
From this reading THE STRIFE WHICH SIBYLL HAD COURTED, BETWEEN KATHERINE AND HERSELF, COMMENCES IN SERIOUS EARNEST.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
dissimulationnoun
the act of deceiving
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading THE STRIFE WHICH SIBYLL HAD COURTED, BETWEEN KATHERINE AND HERSELF, COMMENCES IN SERIOUS EARNEST.
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 A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
errantadjectiveUS /ˈerənt/
straying from the right course or from accepted standards
From this reading The gay and reckless presumption of Edward, worthier of a knight- errant than a monarch, laughed at the word invasion.
an act that fails
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The gay and reckless presumption of Edward, worthier of a knight- errant than a monarch, laughed at the word invasion.
GloucesternounUS /ˈɡlɑːstər/
a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE STRIFE WHICH SIBYLL HAD COURTED, BETWEEN KATHERINE AND HERSELF, COMMENCES IN SERIOUS EARNEST.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE STRIFE WHICH SIBYLL HAD COURTED, BETWEEN KATHERINE AND HERSELF, COMMENCES IN SERIOUS EARNEST.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
of great significance or value
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STRIFE WHICH SIBYLL HAD COURTED, BETWEEN KATHERINE AND HERSELF, COMMENCES IN SERIOUS EARNEST.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
KATHERINE
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From this reading THE STRIFE WHICH SIBYLL HAD COURTED, BETWEEN KATHERINE AND HERSELF, COMMENCES IN SERIOUS EARNEST.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading The gay and reckless presumption of Edward, worthier of a knight- errant than a monarch, laughed at the word invasion.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The gay and reckless presumption of Edward, worthier of a knight- errant than a monarch, laughed at the word invasion.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
mergeverbUS /mɜːrdʒ/
become one
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
a person who carries a message
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading The gay and reckless presumption of Edward, worthier of a knight- errant than a monarch, laughed at the word invasion.
information about recent and important events
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
presumptionnounUS /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
an assumption that is taken for granted
From this reading The gay and reckless presumption of Edward, worthier of a knight- errant than a monarch, laughed at the word invasion.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
ratedverbUS /ˈreɪtɪd/
past form of “rate” — assign a rank or rating to
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading The gay and reckless presumption of Edward, worthier of a knight- errant than a monarch, laughed at the word invasion.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
Richard
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From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading THE STRIFE WHICH SIBYLL HAD COURTED, BETWEEN KATHERINE AND HERSELF, COMMENCES IN SERIOUS EARNEST.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
SIBYLL
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From this reading THE STRIFE WHICH SIBYLL HAD COURTED, BETWEEN KATHERINE AND HERSELF, COMMENCES IN SERIOUS EARNEST.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
STRIFEnounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading THE STRIFE WHICH SIBYLL HAD COURTED, BETWEEN KATHERINE AND HERSELF, COMMENCES IN SERIOUS EARNEST.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
suitablyadverbUS /ˈsuːtəbli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
supineness
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From this reading A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The gay and reckless presumption of Edward, worthier of a knight- errant than a monarch, laughed at the word invasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRIFE WHICH SIBYLL HAD COURTED, BETWEEN KATHERINE AND HERSELF, COMMENCES IN SERIOUS EARNEST.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
Warwick'snounUS /ˈwɔːrwɪks/
possessive form of “warwick” — 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 A letter from Burgundy confirmed the report of the spy, announced Duke Charles's intention of sending a fleet to prevent Warwick's invasion, and rated King Edward sharply for his supineness in not preparing suitably against so formidable a foe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A secret messenger from the French court threw Gloucester into one of those convulsive passions of rage, to which, with all his intellect and dissimulation, he was sometimes subject, by the news of Anne's betrothal to Prince Edward; nor did the letter from Clarence to the king, attesting the success of one of his schemes, comfort Richard for the failure of the other.
at the time that
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE STRIFE WHICH SIBYLL HAD COURTED, BETWEEN KATHERINE AND HERSELF, COMMENCES IN SERIOUS EARNEST.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hastings felt relieved when, the next day, several couriers arrived with tidings so important as to merge all considerations into those of state.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The gay and reckless presumption of Edward, worthier of a knight- errant than a monarch, laughed at the word invasion.
worthieradjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrðiər/
comparative of “worthy” — having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable
From this reading The gay and reckless presumption of Edward, worthier of a knight- errant than a monarch, laughed at the word invasion.
