Chapter V

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

From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

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

From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading The King, thus influenced, departed from the course approved by his own better judgment, and for one moment swerved from that kindly support which he had always given hitherto to the Lollard party.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "Never was there King of England who so easily believed what was told him," says the chronicler Froissart, who knew Richard personally.

dearly loved

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The King, thus influenced, departed from the course approved by his own better judgment, and for one moment swerved from that kindly support which he had always given hitherto to the Lollard party.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The King, thus influenced, departed from the course approved by his own better judgment, and for one moment swerved from that kindly support which he had always given hitherto to the Lollard party.

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

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

someone who writes chronicles

From this reading "Never was there King of England who so easily believed what was told him," says the chronicler Froissart, who knew Richard personally.

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From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The King, thus influenced, departed from the course approved by his own better judgment, and for one moment swerved from that kindly support which he had always given hitherto to the Lollard party.

well in the past; former

From this reading The King, thus influenced, departed from the course approved by his own better judgment, and for one moment swerved from that kindly support which he had always given hitherto to the Lollard party.

the natural process of laying down a deposit of something

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading "Never was there King of England who so easily believed what was told him," says the chronicler Froissart, who knew Richard personally.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading "Never was there King of England who so easily believed what was told him," says the chronicler Froissart, who knew Richard personally.

at any time

From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

the act of forcing out someone or something

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

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From this reading "Never was there King of England who so easily believed what was told him," says the chronicler Froissart, who knew Richard personally.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The King, thus influenced, departed from the course approved by his own better judgment, and for one moment swerved from that kindly support which he had always given hitherto to the Lollard party.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The King, thus influenced, departed from the course approved by his own better judgment, and for one moment swerved from that kindly support which he had always given hitherto to the Lollard party.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

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

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

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

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Never was there King of England who so easily believed what was told him," says the chronicler Froissart, who knew Richard personally.

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

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

a social unit living together

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

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

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading The King, thus influenced, departed from the course approved by his own better judgment, and for one moment swerved from that kindly support which he had always given hitherto to the Lollard party.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading The King, thus influenced, departed from the course approved by his own better judgment, and for one moment swerved from that kindly support which he had always given hitherto to the Lollard party.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading The King, thus influenced, departed from the course approved by his own better judgment, and for one moment swerved from that kindly support which he had always given hitherto to the Lollard party.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading "Never was there King of England who so easily believed what was told him," says the chronicler Froissart, who knew Richard personally.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Never was there King of England who so easily believed what was told him," says the chronicler Froissart, who knew Richard personally.

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From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

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From this reading The King, thus influenced, departed from the course approved by his own better judgment, and for one moment swerved from that kindly support which he had always given hitherto to the Lollard party.

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From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.

the force of workers available

From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.

joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner

From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.

a particular point in time

From this reading The King, thus influenced, departed from the course approved by his own better judgment, and for one moment swerved from that kindly support which he had always given hitherto to the Lollard party.

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From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Never was there King of England who so easily believed what was told him," says the chronicler Froissart, who knew Richard personally.

not any; not one

From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The King, thus influenced, departed from the course approved by his own better judgment, and for one moment swerved from that kindly support which he had always given hitherto to the Lollard party.

as yourself

From this reading "Never was there King of England who so easily believed what was told him," says the chronicler Froissart, who knew Richard personally.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

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 Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

past form of “rebuke” — censure severely or angrily

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

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From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Never was there King of England who so easily believed what was told him," says the chronicler Froissart, who knew Richard personally.

the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

term of address for a man

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Never was there King of England who so easily believed what was told him," says the chronicler Froissart, who knew Richard personally.

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From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading The King, thus influenced, departed from the course approved by his own better judgment, and for one moment swerved from that kindly support which he had always given hitherto to the Lollard party.

past form of “swerve” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly

From this reading The King, thus influenced, departed from the course approved by his own better judgment, and for one moment swerved from that kindly support which he had always given hitherto to the Lollard party.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

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

From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Never was there King of England who so easily believed what was told him," says the chronicler Froissart, who knew Richard personally.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

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

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The King, thus influenced, departed from the course approved by his own better judgment, and for one moment swerved from that kindly support which he had always given hitherto to the Lollard party.

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

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "Never was there King of England who so easily believed what was told him," says the chronicler Froissart, who knew Richard personally.

plural of “traitor” — someone who betrays his country by committing treason

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

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From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under his dexterous hands he was induced to believe that the political aims of the advanced section included his own deposition—the exact contrary was the truth—and the beloved Queen, who had hitherto always guided his sceptre on this point, was now beyond the fitful fever of earthly tumults.

not suspicious

From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.

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

From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Never was there King of England who so easily believed what was told him," says the chronicler Froissart, who knew Richard personally.

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

From this reading The King, thus influenced, departed from the course approved by his own better judgment, and for one moment swerved from that kindly support which he had always given hitherto to the Lollard party.

which person or people

From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.

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From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He called before him the four most prominent Lollards then in his suite—Lord Latimer, Sir John Montacute, Sir Lewis Clifford, and Sir Richard Stury—and sharply rebuked them for their favour shown to traitors, with a threat of expulsion from the household if they did not change their political aspect.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Richard, the most open and unsuspicious of men, was no match for one of the wiliest priests who ever wore a mitre.