used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
antagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading There could be no neutrality, since not to serve the king was to serve his antagonist.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Throughout the empire the stern challenge was ringing: "Are you for the Pope or for the king?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There could be no neutrality, since not to serve the king was to serve his antagonist.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Throughout the empire the stern challenge was ringing: "Are you for the Pope or for the king?"
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could be no neutrality, since not to serve the king was to serve his antagonist.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
deputed
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From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Throughout the empire the stern challenge was ringing: "Are you for the Pope or for the king?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MEASURE FOR MEASURE.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
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 The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There could be no neutrality, since not to serve the king was to serve his antagonist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
judge'snounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading There could be no neutrality, since not to serve the king was to serve his antagonist.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
longsverbUS /lɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
marshal'snounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəlz/
possessive form of “marshal” — a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading MEASURE FOR MEASURE.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
neutralitynounUS /nuːˈtræləti/
nonparticipation in a dispute or war
From this reading There could be no neutrality, since not to serve the king was to serve his antagonist.
not any; not one
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Throughout the empire the stern challenge was ringing: "Are you for the Pope or for the king?"
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading Throughout the empire the stern challenge was ringing: "Are you for the Pope or for the king?"
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Throughout the empire the stern challenge was ringing: "Are you for the Pope or for the king?"
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading There could be no neutrality, since not to serve the king was to serve his antagonist.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading There could be no neutrality, since not to serve the king was to serve his antagonist.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Throughout the empire the stern challenge was ringing: "Are you for the Pope or for the king?"
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There could be no neutrality, since not to serve the king was to serve his antagonist.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout the empire the stern challenge was ringing: "Are you for the Pope or for the king?"
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
truncheonnounUS /ˈtrʌntʃɪn/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There could be no neutrality, since not to serve the king was to serve his antagonist.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
in or to any place at all
From this reading The sentence pronounced at Rome against Henry IV of Austria spread consternation wherever it went; the resolute prepared for instant action, and the timid looked in vain for a peaceful asylum.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace As mercy does.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Throughout the empire the stern challenge was ringing: "Are you for the Pope or for the king?"
