used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "On receiving the summons, Northumberland at once withdrew to Brancepeth Castle, a stronghold of the Earl of Westmoreland.
having companions or an escort
From this reading As they marched forward they were joined by all the strength of the Yorkshire dales, and, among others, by a gentleman of ancient name, Richard Norton, accompanied by eight brave sons.
(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 Straightway all their vassals rose, and gathered round the two great earls.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading As they marched forward they were joined by all the strength of the Yorkshire dales, and, among others, by a gentleman of ancient name, Richard Norton, accompanied by eight brave sons.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading A proclamation went forth that they intended to restore the ancient religion, to settle the succession to the crown, and to prevent the destruction of the old nobility.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Straightway all their vassals rose, and gathered round the two great earls.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The whole of the North was in arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they marched forward they were joined by all the strength of the Yorkshire dales, and, among others, by a gentleman of ancient name, Richard Norton, accompanied by eight brave sons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "On receiving the summons, Northumberland at once withdrew to Brancepeth Castle, a stronghold of the Earl of Westmoreland.
Brancepeth
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From this reading "On receiving the summons, Northumberland at once withdrew to Brancepeth Castle, a stronghold of the Earl of Westmoreland.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading As they marched forward they were joined by all the strength of the Yorkshire dales, and, among others, by a gentleman of ancient name, Richard Norton, accompanied by eight brave sons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As they marched forward they were joined by all the strength of the Yorkshire dales, and, among others, by a gentleman of ancient name, Richard Norton, accompanied by eight brave sons.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "On receiving the summons, Northumberland at once withdrew to Brancepeth Castle, a stronghold of the Earl of Westmoreland.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading A proclamation went forth that they intended to restore the ancient religion, to settle the succession to the crown, and to prevent the destruction of the old nobility.
dalesnounUS /deɪlz/
plural of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading As they marched forward they were joined by all the strength of the Yorkshire dales, and, among others, by a gentleman of ancient name, Richard Norton, accompanied by eight brave sons.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading A proclamation went forth that they intended to restore the ancient religion, to settle the succession to the crown, and to prevent the destruction of the old nobility.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading "On receiving the summons, Northumberland at once withdrew to Brancepeth Castle, a stronghold of the Earl of Westmoreland.
earlsnounUS /ɜːrlz/
plural of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Straightway all their vassals rose, and gathered round the two great earls.
being one more than seven
From this reading As they marched forward they were joined by all the strength of the Yorkshire dales, and, among others, by a gentleman of ancient name, Richard Norton, accompanied by eight brave sons.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A proclamation went forth that they intended to restore the ancient religion, to settle the succession to the crown, and to prevent the destruction of the old nobility.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As they marched forward they were joined by all the strength of the Yorkshire dales, and, among others, by a gentleman of ancient name, Richard Norton, accompanied by eight brave sons.
brought together in one place
From this reading Straightway all their vassals rose, and gathered round the two great earls.
a man of refinement
From this reading As they marched forward they were joined by all the strength of the Yorkshire dales, and, among others, by a gentleman of ancient name, Richard Norton, accompanied by eight brave sons.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Straightway all their vassals rose, and gathered round the two great earls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The whole of the North was in arms.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading A proclamation went forth that they intended to restore the ancient religion, to settle the succession to the crown, and to prevent the destruction of the old nobility.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading As they marched forward they were joined by all the strength of the Yorkshire dales, and, among others, by a gentleman of ancient name, Richard Norton, accompanied by eight brave sons.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading As they marched forward they were joined by all the strength of the Yorkshire dales, and, among others, by a gentleman of ancient name, Richard Norton, accompanied by eight brave sons.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As they marched forward they were joined by all the strength of the Yorkshire dales, and, among others, by a gentleman of ancient name, Richard Norton, accompanied by eight brave sons.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading A proclamation went forth that they intended to restore the ancient religion, to settle the succession to the crown, and to prevent the destruction of the old nobility.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The whole of the North was in arms.
Northumberlandnoun
the northernmost county of England; has many Roman remains (including Hadrian's Wall)
From this reading "On receiving the summons, Northumberland at once withdrew to Brancepeth Castle, a stronghold of the Earl of Westmoreland.
Norton
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From this reading As they marched forward they were joined by all the strength of the Yorkshire dales, and, among others, by a gentleman of ancient name, Richard Norton, accompanied by eight brave sons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "On receiving the summons, Northumberland at once withdrew to Brancepeth Castle, a stronghold of the Earl of Westmoreland.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A proclamation went forth that they intended to restore the ancient religion, to settle the succession to the crown, and to prevent the destruction of the old nobility.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On receiving the summons, Northumberland at once withdrew to Brancepeth Castle, a stronghold of the Earl of Westmoreland.
on one occasion
From this reading "On receiving the summons, Northumberland at once withdrew to Brancepeth Castle, a stronghold of the Earl of Westmoreland.
others
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From this reading As they marched forward they were joined by all the strength of the Yorkshire dales, and, among others, by a gentleman of ancient name, Richard Norton, accompanied by eight brave sons.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading A proclamation went forth that they intended to restore the ancient religion, to settle the succession to the crown, and to prevent the destruction of the old nobility.
proclamationnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
a formal public statement
From this reading A proclamation went forth that they intended to restore the ancient religion, to settle the succession to the crown, and to prevent the destruction of the old nobility.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading "On receiving the summons, Northumberland at once withdrew to Brancepeth Castle, a stronghold of the Earl of Westmoreland.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading A proclamation went forth that they intended to restore the ancient religion, to settle the succession to the crown, and to prevent the destruction of the old nobility.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading A proclamation went forth that they intended to restore the ancient religion, to settle the succession to the crown, and to prevent the destruction of the old nobility.
Richard
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From this reading As they marched forward they were joined by all the strength of the Yorkshire dales, and, among others, by a gentleman of ancient name, Richard Norton, accompanied by eight brave sons.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Straightway all their vassals rose, and gathered round the two great earls.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Straightway all their vassals rose, and gathered round the two great earls.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading A proclamation went forth that they intended to restore the ancient religion, to settle the succession to the crown, and to prevent the destruction of the old nobility.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading As they marched forward they were joined by all the strength of the Yorkshire dales, and, among others, by a gentleman of ancient name, Richard Norton, accompanied by eight brave sons.
Straightwayadverb
at once
From this reading Straightway all their vassals rose, and gathered round the two great earls.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading As they marched forward they were joined by all the strength of the Yorkshire dales, and, among others, by a gentleman of ancient name, Richard Norton, accompanied by eight brave sons.
strongholdnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading "On receiving the summons, Northumberland at once withdrew to Brancepeth Castle, a stronghold of the Earl of Westmoreland.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading A proclamation went forth that they intended to restore the ancient religion, to settle the succession to the crown, and to prevent the destruction of the old nobility.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading "On receiving the summons, Northumberland at once withdrew to Brancepeth Castle, a stronghold of the Earl of Westmoreland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A proclamation went forth that they intended to restore the ancient religion, to settle the succession to the crown, and to prevent the destruction of the old nobility.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "On receiving the summons, Northumberland at once withdrew to Brancepeth Castle, a stronghold of the Earl of Westmoreland.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Straightway all their vassals rose, and gathered round the two great earls.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A proclamation went forth that they intended to restore the ancient religion, to settle the succession to the crown, and to prevent the destruction of the old nobility.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "On receiving the summons, Northumberland at once withdrew to Brancepeth Castle, a stronghold of the Earl of Westmoreland.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Straightway all their vassals rose, and gathered round the two great earls.
vassalsnounUS /ˈvæsəlz/
plural of “vassal” — a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
From this reading Straightway all their vassals rose, and gathered round the two great earls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole of the North was in arms.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A proclamation went forth that they intended to restore the ancient religion, to settle the succession to the crown, and to prevent the destruction of the old nobility.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As they marched forward they were joined by all the strength of the Yorkshire dales, and, among others, by a gentleman of ancient name, Richard Norton, accompanied by eight brave sons.
Westmoreland
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From this reading "On receiving the summons, Northumberland at once withdrew to Brancepeth Castle, a stronghold of the Earl of Westmoreland.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole of the North was in arms.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading "On receiving the summons, Northumberland at once withdrew to Brancepeth Castle, a stronghold of the Earl of Westmoreland.
YorkshirenounUS /ˈjɔːrkʃər/
a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties
From this reading As they marched forward they were joined by all the strength of the Yorkshire dales, and, among others, by a gentleman of ancient name, Richard Norton, accompanied by eight brave sons.
