1451
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From this reading About the end of August, 1451, a rumor reached the court of Westminster that the Duke of York had suddenly left Ireland.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About the end of August, 1451, a rumor reached the court of Westminster that the Duke of York had suddenly left Ireland.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the end of August, 1451, a rumor reached the court of Westminster that the Duke of York had suddenly left Ireland.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
Anjounoun
a former province of western France in the Loire valley
From this reading Margaret of Anjou had no wish to see York in London.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the pretext, therefore, that the duke came with too large a force, the queen, at Somerset's instigation, dispatched Lord Lisle, son of the famous Talbot, to prevent his landing.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading About the end of August, 1451, a rumor reached the court of Westminster that the Duke of York had suddenly left Ireland.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
Cade's
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From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the pretext, therefore, that the duke came with too large a force, the queen, at Somerset's instigation, dispatched Lord Lisle, son of the famous Talbot, to prevent his landing.
commonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading About the end of August, 1451, a rumor reached the court of Westminster that the Duke of York had suddenly left Ireland.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading On the pretext, therefore, that the duke came with too large a force, the queen, at Somerset's instigation, dispatched Lord Lisle, son of the famous Talbot, to prevent his landing.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading About the end of August, 1451, a rumor reached the court of Westminster that the Duke of York had suddenly left Ireland.
duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
DUKESnounUS /duːks/
plural of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading THE RIVAL DUKES.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading About the end of August, 1451, a rumor reached the court of Westminster that the Duke of York had suddenly left Ireland.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading On the pretext, therefore, that the duke came with too large a force, the queen, at Somerset's instigation, dispatched Lord Lisle, son of the famous Talbot, to prevent his landing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading On the pretext, therefore, that the duke came with too large a force, the queen, at Somerset's instigation, dispatched Lord Lisle, son of the famous Talbot, to prevent his landing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading About the end of August, 1451, a rumor reached the court of Westminster that the Duke of York had suddenly left Ireland.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
instigationnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
the verbal act of urging on
From this reading On the pretext, therefore, that the duke came with too large a force, the queen, at Somerset's instigation, dispatched Lord Lisle, son of the famous Talbot, to prevent his landing.
insurrectionnounUS /ˌɪnsərˈekʃən/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading About the end of August, 1451, a rumor reached the court of Westminster that the Duke of York had suddenly left Ireland.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading On the pretext, therefore, that the duke came with too large a force, the queen, at Somerset's instigation, dispatched Lord Lisle, son of the famous Talbot, to prevent his landing.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the pretext, therefore, that the duke came with too large a force, the queen, at Somerset's instigation, dispatched Lord Lisle, son of the famous Talbot, to prevent his landing.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading About the end of August, 1451, a rumor reached the court of Westminster that the Duke of York had suddenly left Ireland.
LislenounUS /ˈlaɪəl/
a fabric woven with lisle thread
From this reading On the pretext, therefore, that the duke came with too large a force, the queen, at Somerset's instigation, dispatched Lord Lisle, son of the famous Talbot, to prevent his landing.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Margaret of Anjou had no wish to see York in London.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading On the pretext, therefore, that the duke came with too large a force, the queen, at Somerset's instigation, dispatched Lord Lisle, son of the famous Talbot, to prevent his landing.
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret of Anjou had no wish to see York in London.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
as might be expected
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
not any; not one
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About the end of August, 1451, a rumor reached the court of Westminster that the Duke of York had suddenly left Ireland.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the pretext, therefore, that the duke came with too large a force, the queen, at Somerset's instigation, dispatched Lord Lisle, son of the famous Talbot, to prevent his landing.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading On the pretext, therefore, that the duke came with too large a force, the queen, at Somerset's instigation, dispatched Lord Lisle, son of the famous Talbot, to prevent his landing.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading On the pretext, therefore, that the duke came with too large a force, the queen, at Somerset's instigation, dispatched Lord Lisle, son of the famous Talbot, to prevent his landing.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading About the end of August, 1451, a rumor reached the court of Westminster that the Duke of York had suddenly left Ireland.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
RIVALverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading THE RIVAL DUKES.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading About the end of August, 1451, a rumor reached the court of Westminster that the Duke of York had suddenly left Ireland.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Margaret of Anjou had no wish to see York in London.
Somerset's
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From this reading On the pretext, therefore, that the duke came with too large a force, the queen, at Somerset's instigation, dispatched Lord Lisle, son of the famous Talbot, to prevent his landing.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
a male human offspring
From this reading On the pretext, therefore, that the duke came with too large a force, the queen, at Somerset's instigation, dispatched Lord Lisle, son of the famous Talbot, to prevent his landing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading About the end of August, 1451, a rumor reached the court of Westminster that the Duke of York had suddenly left Ireland.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading On the pretext, therefore, that the duke came with too large a force, the queen, at Somerset's instigation, dispatched Lord Lisle, son of the famous Talbot, to prevent his landing.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading About the end of August, 1451, a rumor reached the court of Westminster that the Duke of York had suddenly left Ireland.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIVAL DUKES.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading On the pretext, therefore, that the duke came with too large a force, the queen, at Somerset's instigation, dispatched Lord Lisle, son of the famous Talbot, to prevent his landing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading On the pretext, therefore, that the duke came with too large a force, the queen, at Somerset's instigation, dispatched Lord Lisle, son of the famous Talbot, to prevent his landing.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The queen was naturally somewhat alarmed; for, during Cade's insurrection, the duke's name had been used in such a way as to test his influence, and no doubt remained of the popularity he enjoyed among the commons.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading About the end of August, 1451, a rumor reached the court of Westminster that the Duke of York had suddenly left Ireland.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Margaret of Anjou had no wish to see York in London.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the pretext, therefore, that the duke came with too large a force, the queen, at Somerset's instigation, dispatched Lord Lisle, son of the famous Talbot, to prevent his landing.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading About the end of August, 1451, a rumor reached the court of Westminster that the Duke of York had suddenly left Ireland.
