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The Redskins

Chapter XIV

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"He knows the game; how true he keeps the wind!"
"Silence."
_King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.
Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.
I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Redskins

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of The Redskins is here in full — 198 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/39 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
"He knows the game; how true he keeps the wind!"
Line 2
"Silence."
/ˈsaɪ.ləns/
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_King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.
/kɪŋ ˈhenri vaɪ ˈæftər æn ˈɜːrli ˈbrekfəst nekst ˈmɔːrnɪŋ ðə saɪnz ʌv ˌprepərˈeɪʃən fɔːr ə stɑːrt bɪˈkeɪm ˈveri əˈperənt ɪn ðə ˈfæməli/
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Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.
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I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

aristocrats noun US /ərˈɪstəkræts/

plural of “aristocrat” — a member of the aristocracy

From this reading “I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.”

cited verb US /ˈsaɪtəd/

past form of “cite” — make reference to

From this reading “I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.”

controversy noun US /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading “I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.”

exclusively adverb US /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

without any others being included or involved

From this reading “I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.”

fragment noun US /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

A small part broken or separated off something larger.

From this reading “Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.”

monopolize verb US /məˈnɑːpəlaɪz/

have and control fully and exclusively

From this reading “I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.”

pertain verb US /pərˈteɪn/

be relevant to

From this reading “I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.”

taverns noun US /ˈtævərnz/

plural of “tavern” — a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading “I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

next morning adjective + noun

In this reading “_King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.”

private residence adjective + noun

In this reading “I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.”

go down verb + adjective

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

In this reading “Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.”

put up verb + adjective

place so as to be noticed

In this reading “I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.”

all things adjective + noun

In this reading “I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.”

became very verb + adjective counted as “become very”

In this reading “_King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

aristocratsnounUS /ərˈɪstəkræts/

plural of “aristocrat” — a member of the aristocracy

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/

eat an early morning meal

From this reading _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

citedverbUS /ˈsaɪtəd/

past form of “cite” — make reference to

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

contradistinctionnoun

a distinction drawn on the basis of contrast

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/

a female human offspring

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

without any others being included or involved

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

exclusivenessnoun

tendency to associate with only a select group

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

fragmentnounUS /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

A small part broken or separated off something larger.

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading "He knows the game; how true he keeps the wind!"

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "He knows the game; how true he keeps the wind!"

HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/

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 _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

how

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From this reading "He knows the game; how true he keeps the wind!"

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

keepsnounUS /kiːps/

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading "He knows the game; how true he keeps the wind!"

KingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

knowsnounUS /noʊz/

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading "He knows the game; how true he keeps the wind!"

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

lese

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From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

majeste

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From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

monopolizeverbUS /məˈnɑːpəlaɪz/

have and control fully and exclusively

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

Neest

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From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

NotadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

pertainverbUS /pərˈteɪn/

be relevant to

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

signsnounUS /saɪnz/

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

SilencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading "Silence."

startverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

tavernsnounUS /ˈtævərnz/

plural of “tavern” — a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "He knows the game; how true he keeps the wind!"

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "He knows the game; how true he keeps the wind!"

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

VInounUS /vaɪ/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading _King Henry VI._ After an early breakfast, next morning, the signs of preparation for a start became very apparent in the family.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

wifenounUS /waɪf/

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Not only Miller, but his wife and daughter, intended to go down to "Little Neest," as the hamlet was almost invariably called in that fragment of the universe, in contradistinction to the "Neest" proper.

windnounUS /waɪnd/

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading "He knows the game; how true he keeps the wind!"

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading I found afterwards that this very circumstance was cited against me in the controversy, it being thought _lese majeste_ for a private residence to monopolize the major of the proposition, while a hamlet had to put up with the minor; the latter, moreover, including two taverns, which are exclusively the property of the public, there being exclusiveness with the public as well as with aristocrats--more especially in all things that pertain to power or profit.

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