used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the manner of an ill-wrought suit of armor, they were galling and wearing upon his unwilling shoulders.
anew
From this reading Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
(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 Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After the manner of an ill-wrought suit of armor, they were galling and wearing upon his unwilling shoulders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the manner of an ill-wrought suit of armor, they were galling and wearing upon his unwilling shoulders.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
armornounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
From this reading After the manner of an ill-wrought suit of armor, they were galling and wearing upon his unwilling shoulders.
on or to one side
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was moved by no impulse to seek revenge upon King Henry.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
Contrariwiseadverb
in a contrary disobedient manner
From this reading Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
a boy or man
From this reading Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
gallingadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading After the manner of an ill-wrought suit of armor, they were galling and wearing upon his unwilling shoulders.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading He was moved by no impulse to seek revenge upon King Henry.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the manner of an ill-wrought suit of armor, they were galling and wearing upon his unwilling shoulders.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
ill-wrought
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From this reading After the manner of an ill-wrought suit of armor, they were galling and wearing upon his unwilling shoulders.
an instinctive motive
From this reading He was moved by no impulse to seek revenge upon King Henry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
innatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈneɪtli/
in an innate manner
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
and nothing more
From this reading Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He was moved by no impulse to seek revenge upon King Henry.
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 Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
LAMMERMUIR
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From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
lancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
for more time
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After the manner of an ill-wrought suit of armor, they were galling and wearing upon his unwilling shoulders.
masterfuladjectiveUS /ˈmæstərfəl/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He was moved by no impulse to seek revenge upon King Henry.
in motion
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
not any; not one
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
on one occasion
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
peremptorilyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
pinnaclenounUS /ˈpɪnəkəl/
(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading He was moved by no impulse to seek revenge upon King Henry.
Richard
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From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
Rohan
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From this reading Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
try to get or reach
From this reading He was moved by no impulse to seek revenge upon King Henry.
shirkedverbUS /ʃɜːrkt/
past form of “shirk” — avoid (one's assigned duties)
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading After the manner of an ill-wrought suit of armor, they were galling and wearing upon his unwilling shoulders.
term of address for a man
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading After the manner of an ill-wrought suit of armor, they were galling and wearing upon his unwilling shoulders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the manner of an ill-wrought suit of armor, they were galling and wearing upon his unwilling shoulders.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
propel through the air
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
push forcefully
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
Tyrrell
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From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading After the manner of an ill-wrought suit of armor, they were galling and wearing upon his unwilling shoulders.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
a vivid mental image
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF A VISION IN THE FOREST OF LAMMERMUIR Now that he was no longer moving under the masterful influence of Tyrrell, Sir Richard began to feel brave to throw aside the honors that had been peremptorily thrust upon him.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading After the manner of an ill-wrought suit of armor, they were galling and wearing upon his unwilling shoulders.
accept gladly
From this reading Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the manner of an ill-wrought suit of armor, they were galling and wearing upon his unwilling shoulders.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Being innately modest and not desiring fame or power, Sir Richard had always shirked positions in which any obligation of assuming the initiative was concerned; and certainly now he felt no desire to leap at once to the very pinnacle of such positions.
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Contrariwise, he felt a deep and genuine yearning to be once again, to himself and those about him, just plain Sir Richard Rohan, knight, free lance, and good fellow welcome met to all of his friends.
