adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "The more simple was I to look for any other in the son of Darnley and the pupil of Buchanan," said she, "but a mother's heart is slow to give up her trust."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And is there now no hope?" asked Cicely.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
BuchanannounUS /bjuːˈkænən/
15th President of the United States (1791-1868)
From this reading "The more simple was I to look for any other in the son of Darnley and the pupil of Buchanan," said she, "but a mother's heart is slow to give up her trust."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
Cicely
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From this reading "And is there now no hope?" asked Cicely.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
cruellyadverbUS /ˈkruːli/
excessively
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
Darnley
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From this reading "The more simple was I to look for any other in the son of Darnley and the pupil of Buchanan," said she, "but a mother's heart is slow to give up her trust."
dashedadjectiveUS /dæʃt/
having gaps or spaces
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
deposedverbUS /dɪˈpoʊzd/
past form of “depose” — force to leave (an office)
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
endangerverbUS /enˈdeɪndʒər/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
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 Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The not unreasonable expectation, that his manhood might reverse the proceedings wrought in his name in his infancy, was frustrated.
factionnounUS /ˈfækʃən/
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The more simple was I to look for any other in the son of Darnley and the pupil of Buchanan," said she, "but a mother's heart is slow to give up her trust."
frustratedadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtəd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading The not unreasonable expectation, that his manhood might reverse the proceedings wrought in his name in his infancy, was frustrated.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "The more simple was I to look for any other in the son of Darnley and the pupil of Buchanan," said she, "but a mother's heart is slow to give up her trust."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "And is there now no hope?" asked Cicely.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The more simple was I to look for any other in the son of Darnley and the pupil of Buchanan," said she, "but a mother's heart is slow to give up her trust."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading The not unreasonable expectation, that his manhood might reverse the proceedings wrought in his name in his infancy, was frustrated.
intimidationnounUS /ˌɪntɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/
the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The more simple was I to look for any other in the son of Darnley and the pupil of Buchanan," said she, "but a mother's heart is slow to give up her trust."
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
liberationnounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈeɪʃən/
the act of liberating someone or something
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "The more simple was I to look for any other in the son of Darnley and the pupil of Buchanan," said she, "but a mother's heart is slow to give up her trust."
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading The not unreasonable expectation, that his manhood might reverse the proceedings wrought in his name in his infancy, was frustrated.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The not unreasonable expectation, that his manhood might reverse the proceedings wrought in his name in his infancy, was frustrated.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "The more simple was I to look for any other in the son of Darnley and the pupil of Buchanan," said she, "but a mother's heart is slow to give up her trust."
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The not unreasonable expectation, that his manhood might reverse the proceedings wrought in his name in his infancy, was frustrated.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The not unreasonable expectation, that his manhood might reverse the proceedings wrought in his name in his infancy, was frustrated.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "And is there now no hope?" asked Cicely.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "The more simple was I to look for any other in the son of Darnley and the pupil of Buchanan," said she, "but a mother's heart is slow to give up her trust."
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The not unreasonable expectation, that his manhood might reverse the proceedings wrought in his name in his infancy, was frustrated.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading "The more simple was I to look for any other in the son of Darnley and the pupil of Buchanan," said she, "but a mother's heart is slow to give up her trust."
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading The not unreasonable expectation, that his manhood might reverse the proceedings wrought in his name in his infancy, was frustrated.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The more simple was I to look for any other in the son of Darnley and the pupil of Buchanan," said she, "but a mother's heart is slow to give up her trust."
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "The more simple was I to look for any other in the son of Darnley and the pupil of Buchanan," said she, "but a mother's heart is slow to give up her trust."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading "The more simple was I to look for any other in the son of Darnley and the pupil of Buchanan," said she, "but a mother's heart is slow to give up her trust."
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading "The more simple was I to look for any other in the son of Darnley and the pupil of Buchanan," said she, "but a mother's heart is slow to give up her trust."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The not unreasonable expectation, that his manhood might reverse the proceedings wrought in his name in his infancy, was frustrated.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The not unreasonable expectation, that his manhood might reverse the proceedings wrought in his name in his infancy, was frustrated.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "And is there now no hope?" asked Cicely.
thronenounUS /θroʊn/
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
torenounUS /tɔːr/
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "The more simple was I to look for any other in the son of Darnley and the pupil of Buchanan," said she, "but a mother's heart is slow to give up her trust."
TUTBURY
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From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
unfeelingadjectiveUS /ənˈfiːlɪŋ/
devoid of feeling for others
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading The not unreasonable expectation, that his manhood might reverse the proceedings wrought in his name in his infancy, was frustrated.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "The more simple was I to look for any other in the son of Darnley and the pupil of Buchanan," said she, "but a mother's heart is slow to give up her trust."
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading TUTBURY James VI. again cruelly tore his mother's heart and dashed her hopes by an unfeeling letter, in which he declared her incapable of being treated with, since she was a prisoner and deposed.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mary could no longer believe that he was constrained by a faction, but perceived clearly that he merely considered her as a rival, whose liberation would endanger his throne, and that whatever scruples he might once have entertained had given way to English gold and Scottish intimidation.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading The not unreasonable expectation, that his manhood might reverse the proceedings wrought in his name in his infancy, was frustrated.