used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Maurice had been called to perform no easy task, to win a love that had been given to another.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DUKE AND SUBJECTS Without delay the Duke wore the iron crown in St. Etienne, and the city decked itself in wreaths and garlands, and shouted itself hoarse.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Maurice had been called to perform no easy task, to win a love that had been given to another.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Herrick had become a popular idol, and it was but natural that a great wave of regret should sweep through Vayenne at his resignation.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Herrick had become a popular idol, and it was but natural that a great wave of regret should sweep through Vayenne at his resignation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Maurice had been called to perform no easy task, to win a love that had been given to another.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Some shouted for the Duke, but more for Roger Herrick, who rode close behind him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some shouted for the Duke, but more for Roger Herrick, who rode close behind him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Maurice had been called to perform no easy task, to win a love that had been given to another.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading DUKE AND SUBJECTS Without delay the Duke wore the iron crown in St. Etienne, and the city decked itself in wreaths and garlands, and shouted itself hoarse.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Some shouted for the Duke, but more for Roger Herrick, who rode close behind him.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading The people looked coldly upon the new Duke, and were inclined to resent his coming at this eleventh hour.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The people looked coldly upon the new Duke, and were inclined to resent his coming at this eleventh hour.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading DUKE AND SUBJECTS Without delay the Duke wore the iron crown in St. Etienne, and the city decked itself in wreaths and garlands, and shouted itself hoarse.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading DUKE AND SUBJECTS Without delay the Duke wore the iron crown in St. Etienne, and the city decked itself in wreaths and garlands, and shouted itself hoarse.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading DUKE AND SUBJECTS Without delay the Duke wore the iron crown in St. Etienne, and the city decked itself in wreaths and garlands, and shouted itself hoarse.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading DUKE AND SUBJECTS Without delay the Duke wore the iron crown in St. Etienne, and the city decked itself in wreaths and garlands, and shouted itself hoarse.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Maurice had been called to perform no easy task, to win a love that had been given to another.
eleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading The people looked coldly upon the new Duke, and were inclined to resent his coming at this eleventh hour.
Etienne
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From this reading DUKE AND SUBJECTS Without delay the Duke wore the iron crown in St. Etienne, and the city decked itself in wreaths and garlands, and shouted itself hoarse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some shouted for the Duke, but more for Roger Herrick, who rode close behind him.
garlands
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From this reading DUKE AND SUBJECTS Without delay the Duke wore the iron crown in St. Etienne, and the city decked itself in wreaths and garlands, and shouted itself hoarse.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Maurice had been called to perform no easy task, to win a love that had been given to another.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Herrick had become a popular idol, and it was but natural that a great wave of regret should sweep through Vayenne at his resignation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Maurice had been called to perform no easy task, to win a love that had been given to another.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading Some shouted for the Duke, but more for Roger Herrick, who rode close behind him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some shouted for the Duke, but more for Roger Herrick, who rode close behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Herrick had become a popular idol, and it was but natural that a great wave of regret should sweep through Vayenne at his resignation.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading DUKE AND SUBJECTS Without delay the Duke wore the iron crown in St. Etienne, and the city decked itself in wreaths and garlands, and shouted itself hoarse.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The people looked coldly upon the new Duke, and were inclined to resent his coming at this eleventh hour.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading Herrick had become a popular idol, and it was but natural that a great wave of regret should sweep through Vayenne at his resignation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DUKE AND SUBJECTS Without delay the Duke wore the iron crown in St. Etienne, and the city decked itself in wreaths and garlands, and shouted itself hoarse.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The people looked coldly upon the new Duke, and were inclined to resent his coming at this eleventh hour.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading DUKE AND SUBJECTS Without delay the Duke wore the iron crown in St. Etienne, and the city decked itself in wreaths and garlands, and shouted itself hoarse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Herrick had become a popular idol, and it was but natural that a great wave of regret should sweep through Vayenne at his resignation.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading DUKE AND SUBJECTS Without delay the Duke wore the iron crown in St. Etienne, and the city decked itself in wreaths and garlands, and shouted itself hoarse.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The people looked coldly upon the new Duke, and were inclined to resent his coming at this eleventh hour.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Maurice had been called to perform no easy task, to win a love that had been given to another.
Maurice
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From this reading Maurice had been called to perform no easy task, to win a love that had been given to another.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some shouted for the Duke, but more for Roger Herrick, who rode close behind him.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Herrick had become a popular idol, and it was but natural that a great wave of regret should sweep through Vayenne at his resignation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The people looked coldly upon the new Duke, and were inclined to resent his coming at this eleventh hour.
not any; not one
From this reading Maurice had been called to perform no easy task, to win a love that had been given to another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Herrick had become a popular idol, and it was but natural that a great wave of regret should sweep through Vayenne at his resignation.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people looked coldly upon the new Duke, and were inclined to resent his coming at this eleventh hour.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading Maurice had been called to perform no easy task, to win a love that had been given to another.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Herrick had become a popular idol, and it was but natural that a great wave of regret should sweep through Vayenne at his resignation.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Herrick had become a popular idol, and it was but natural that a great wave of regret should sweep through Vayenne at his resignation.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading The people looked coldly upon the new Duke, and were inclined to resent his coming at this eleventh hour.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Herrick had become a popular idol, and it was but natural that a great wave of regret should sweep through Vayenne at his resignation.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Some shouted for the Duke, but more for Roger Herrick, who rode close behind him.
Roger
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From this reading Some shouted for the Duke, but more for Roger Herrick, who rode close behind him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Herrick had become a popular idol, and it was but natural that a great wave of regret should sweep through Vayenne at his resignation.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading DUKE AND SUBJECTS Without delay the Duke wore the iron crown in St. Etienne, and the city decked itself in wreaths and garlands, and shouted itself hoarse.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some shouted for the Duke, but more for Roger Herrick, who rode close behind him.
St
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From this reading DUKE AND SUBJECTS Without delay the Duke wore the iron crown in St. Etienne, and the city decked itself in wreaths and garlands, and shouted itself hoarse.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading DUKE AND SUBJECTS Without delay the Duke wore the iron crown in St. Etienne, and the city decked itself in wreaths and garlands, and shouted itself hoarse.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading Herrick had become a popular idol, and it was but natural that a great wave of regret should sweep through Vayenne at his resignation.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Maurice had been called to perform no easy task, to win a love that had been given to another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Maurice had been called to perform no easy task, to win a love that had been given to another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DUKE AND SUBJECTS Without delay the Duke wore the iron crown in St. Etienne, and the city decked itself in wreaths and garlands, and shouted itself hoarse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The people looked coldly upon the new Duke, and were inclined to resent his coming at this eleventh hour.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Herrick had become a popular idol, and it was but natural that a great wave of regret should sweep through Vayenne at his resignation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Maurice had been called to perform no easy task, to win a love that had been given to another.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The people looked coldly upon the new Duke, and were inclined to resent his coming at this eleventh hour.
Vayenne
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From this reading Herrick had become a popular idol, and it was but natural that a great wave of regret should sweep through Vayenne at his resignation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Herrick had become a popular idol, and it was but natural that a great wave of regret should sweep through Vayenne at his resignation.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Herrick had become a popular idol, and it was but natural that a great wave of regret should sweep through Vayenne at his resignation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The people looked coldly upon the new Duke, and were inclined to resent his coming at this eleventh hour.
which person or people
From this reading Some shouted for the Duke, but more for Roger Herrick, who rode close behind him.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Maurice had been called to perform no easy task, to win a love that had been given to another.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading DUKE AND SUBJECTS Without delay the Duke wore the iron crown in St. Etienne, and the city decked itself in wreaths and garlands, and shouted itself hoarse.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading DUKE AND SUBJECTS Without delay the Duke wore the iron crown in St. Etienne, and the city decked itself in wreaths and garlands, and shouted itself hoarse.
wreathsnounUS /riːθs/
plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading DUKE AND SUBJECTS Without delay the Duke wore the iron crown in St. Etienne, and the city decked itself in wreaths and garlands, and shouted itself hoarse.
