Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Matters were getting into a pretty tangle at the palace.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading They had met by accident, and Brandon, full of smiles and as polite as a Frenchman, greeted him.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

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

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Buckingham, however, had had a taste of Brandon's nimble sword play, and, bearing in mind Judson's fate, did not care for any more.

possessive form of “arm” — a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Matters were getting into a pretty tangle at the palace.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Buckingham, however, had had a taste of Brandon's nimble sword play, and, bearing in mind Judson's fate, did not care for any more.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

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From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Buckingham, however, had had a taste of Brandon's nimble sword play, and, bearing in mind Judson's fate, did not care for any more.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They had met by accident, and Brandon, full of smiles and as polite as a Frenchman, greeted him.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Buckingham, however, had had a taste of Brandon's nimble sword play, and, bearing in mind Judson's fate, did not care for any more.

first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

determining or having the power to determine an outcome

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

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

From this reading Buckingham, however, had had a taste of Brandon's nimble sword play, and, bearing in mind Judson's fate, did not care for any more.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Buckingham, however, had had a taste of Brandon's nimble sword play, and, bearing in mind Judson's fate, did not care for any more.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Buckingham, however, had had a taste of Brandon's nimble sword play, and, bearing in mind Judson's fate, did not care for any more.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

a person of French nationality

From this reading They had met by accident, and Brandon, full of smiles and as polite as a Frenchman, greeted him.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading They had met by accident, and Brandon, full of smiles and as polite as a Frenchman, greeted him.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Matters were getting into a pretty tangle at the palace.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading They had met by accident, and Brandon, full of smiles and as polite as a Frenchman, greeted him.

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

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

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

From this reading They had met by accident, and Brandon, full of smiles and as polite as a Frenchman, greeted him.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Buckingham, however, had had a taste of Brandon's nimble sword play, and, bearing in mind Judson's fate, did not care for any more.

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

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Matters were getting into a pretty tangle at the palace.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Buckingham, however, had had a taste of Brandon's nimble sword play, and, bearing in mind Judson's fate, did not care for any more.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Matters were getting into a pretty tangle at the palace.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading They had met by accident, and Brandon, full of smiles and as polite as a Frenchman, greeted him.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Buckingham, however, had had a taste of Brandon's nimble sword play, and, bearing in mind Judson's fate, did not care for any more.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Buckingham, however, had had a taste of Brandon's nimble sword play, and, bearing in mind Judson's fate, did not care for any more.

moving quickly and lightly

From this reading Buckingham, however, had had a taste of Brandon's nimble sword play, and, bearing in mind Judson's fate, did not care for any more.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

and nothing more

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Matters were getting into a pretty tangle at the palace.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Buckingham, however, had had a taste of Brandon's nimble sword play, and, bearing in mind Judson's fate, did not care for any more.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading They had met by accident, and Brandon, full of smiles and as polite as a Frenchman, greeted him.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Matters were getting into a pretty tangle at the palace.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading They had met by accident, and Brandon, full of smiles and as polite as a Frenchman, greeted him.

express in speech

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading Buckingham, however, had had a taste of Brandon's nimble sword play, and, bearing in mind Judson's fate, did not care for any more.

plural of “talon” — a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven

From this reading Matters were getting into a pretty tangle at the palace.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Buckingham, however, had had a taste of Brandon's nimble sword play, and, bearing in mind Judson's fate, did not care for any more.

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

From this reading Matters were getting into a pretty tangle at the palace.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

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

From this reading They had met by accident, and Brandon, full of smiles and as polite as a Frenchman, greeted him.

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

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

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

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

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

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

having relatively great weight; heavy

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Matters were getting into a pretty tangle at the palace.

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

From this reading As to the battle with Buckingham, it was short but decisive, and this was the way it came about: There had been a passage between the duke and Brandon, in which the latter had tried to coax the former into a duel, the only way, of course, to settle the weighty matters between them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mary would not speak to the king, and poor Catherine was afraid to come within arm's length of her; Wolsey was glad to keep out of her way, and she flew at Buckingham with talons and beak upon first sight.