1483
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From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
6th
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From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Never had arrangements been made on so splendid a scale for investing a king of England with the symbols of power.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading At the same time Richard took precautions against any opposition that might be offered by the friends of Elizabeth Woodville.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At the same time Richard took precautions against any opposition that might be offered by the friends of Elizabeth Woodville.
appareledadjective
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
armornounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Never had arrangements been made on so splendid a scale for investing a king of England with the symbols of power.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time Richard took precautions against any opposition that might be offered by the friends of Elizabeth Woodville.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Never had arrangements been made on so splendid a scale for investing a king of England with the symbols of power.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the same time Richard took precautions against any opposition that might be offered by the friends of Elizabeth Woodville.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
CORONATIONnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/
the ceremony of installing a new monarch
From this reading RICHARD'S CORONATION.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
defensibleadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensəbəl/
capable of being defended
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading At the same time Richard took precautions against any opposition that might be offered by the friends of Elizabeth Woodville.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Never had arrangements been made on so splendid a scale for investing a king of England with the symbols of power.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
communicated in words
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At the same time Richard took precautions against any opposition that might be offered by the friends of Elizabeth Woodville.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
harnessedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrnəst/
brought under control and put to use
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
investingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestɪŋ/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading Never had arrangements been made on so splendid a scale for investing a king of England with the symbols of power.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Never had arrangements been made on so splendid a scale for investing a king of England with the symbols of power.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
the force of workers available
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At the same time Richard took precautions against any opposition that might be offered by the friends of Elizabeth Woodville.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had arrangements been made on so splendid a scale for investing a king of England with the symbols of power.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading At the same time Richard took precautions against any opposition that might be offered by the friends of Elizabeth Woodville.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Never had arrangements been made on so splendid a scale for investing a king of England with the symbols of power.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading At the same time Richard took precautions against any opposition that might be offered by the friends of Elizabeth Woodville.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Never had arrangements been made on so splendid a scale for investing a king of England with the symbols of power.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading At the same time Richard took precautions against any opposition that might be offered by the friends of Elizabeth Woodville.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
Richard
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From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
RICHARD'SnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading RICHARD'S CORONATION.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time Richard took precautions against any opposition that might be offered by the friends of Elizabeth Woodville.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading Never had arrangements been made on so splendid a scale for investing a king of England with the symbols of power.
scouredadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊərd/
worn away as by water or ice or wind
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never had arrangements been made on so splendid a scale for investing a king of England with the symbols of power.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Never had arrangements been made on so splendid a scale for investing a king of England with the symbols of power.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
symbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading Never had arrangements been made on so splendid a scale for investing a king of England with the symbols of power.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the same time Richard took precautions against any opposition that might be offered by the friends of Elizabeth Woodville.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time Richard took precautions against any opposition that might be offered by the friends of Elizabeth Woodville.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading At the same time Richard took precautions against any opposition that might be offered by the friends of Elizabeth Woodville.
usurpverbUS /ˌjuːˈsɜːrp/
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
at the time that
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Richard had expressed his intention to usurp the English crown, he fixed the 6th day of July, 1483, for his coronation, and caused preparations to be made for performing the ceremony with such magnificence as was likely to render the occasion memorable.
Woodville
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From this reading At the same time Richard took precautions against any opposition that might be offered by the friends of Elizabeth Woodville.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading From the north were brought five thousand fighting men, "evil appareled, and worse harnessed, in rusty armor, neither defensible for proof nor scoured for show," but with fearless hearts and strong hands.
