Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading However, he was too clever a man, by far, to show his disappointment openly, or even to let the world know that he had been outwitted.

take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

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

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

(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 RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading However, he was too clever a man, by far, to show his disappointment openly, or even to let the world know that he had been outwitted.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading However, he was too clever a man, by far, to show his disappointment openly, or even to let the world know that he had been outwitted.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "Yea," said the gossips, who were no doubt paid by the Protector, "'tis even feared that the King himself may be the object of their next attempt.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

past form of “dupe” — fool or hoax

From this reading RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

divisible by two

From this reading However, he was too clever a man, by far, to show his disappointment openly, or even to let the world know that he had been outwitted.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading However, he was too clever a man, by far, to show his disappointment openly, or even to let the world know that he had been outwitted.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "Yea," said the gossips, who were no doubt paid by the Protector, "'tis even feared that the King himself may be the object of their next attempt.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries

From this reading RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading "Yea," said the gossips, who were no doubt paid by the Protector, "'tis even feared that the King himself may be the object of their next attempt.

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

From this reading RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

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

From this reading RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

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

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Yea," said the gossips, who were no doubt paid by the Protector, "'tis even feared that the King himself may be the object of their next attempt.

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

From this reading RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

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From this reading RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, he was too clever a man, by far, to show his disappointment openly, or even to let the world know that he had been outwitted.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

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

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading "Yea," said the gossips, who were no doubt paid by the Protector, "'tis even feared that the King himself may be the object of their next attempt.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading However, he was too clever a man, by far, to show his disappointment openly, or even to let the world know that he had been outwitted.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading However, he was too clever a man, by far, to show his disappointment openly, or even to let the world know that he had been outwitted.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading However, he was too clever a man, by far, to show his disappointment openly, or even to let the world know that he had been outwitted.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Yea," said the gossips, who were no doubt paid by the Protector, "'tis even feared that the King himself may be the object of their next attempt.

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From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

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

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

absolutely essential

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "Yea," said the gossips, who were no doubt paid by the Protector, "'tis even feared that the King himself may be the object of their next attempt.

not any; not one

From this reading "Yea," said the gossips, who were no doubt paid by the Protector, "'tis even feared that the King himself may be the object of their next attempt.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading "Yea," said the gossips, who were no doubt paid by the Protector, "'tis even feared that the King himself may be the object of their next attempt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

in an open way

From this reading However, he was too clever a man, by far, to show his disappointment openly, or even to let the world know that he had been outwitted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading However, he was too clever a man, by far, to show his disappointment openly, or even to let the world know that he had been outwitted.

inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit

From this reading However, he was too clever a man, by far, to show his disappointment openly, or even to let the world know that he had been outwitted.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading "Yea," said the gossips, who were no doubt paid by the Protector, "'tis even feared that the King himself may be the object of their next attempt.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

a human being

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

a person who owns something

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

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 RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

with low volume

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

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From this reading RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading However, he was too clever a man, by far, to show his disappointment openly, or even to let the world know that he had been outwitted.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

carry out

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading However, he was too clever a man, by far, to show his disappointment openly, or even to let the world know that he had been outwitted.

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

From this reading RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Yea," said the gossips, who were no doubt paid by the Protector, "'tis even feared that the King himself may be the object of their next attempt.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "Yea," said the gossips, who were no doubt paid by the Protector, "'tis even feared that the King himself may be the object of their next attempt.

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

From this reading However, he was too clever a man, by far, to show his disappointment openly, or even to let the world know that he had been outwitted.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading However, he was too clever a man, by far, to show his disappointment openly, or even to let the world know that he had been outwitted.

plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.

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

From this reading However, he was too clever a man, by far, to show his disappointment openly, or even to let the world know that he had been outwitted.

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

From this reading "Yea," said the gossips, who were no doubt paid by the Protector, "'tis even feared that the King himself may be the object of their next attempt.

at the time that

From this reading RICHARD TRIUMPHS When Gloucester discovered how he had been duped by the Queen his feelings can better be imagined than described.

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

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

which person or people

From this reading "Yea," said the gossips, who were no doubt paid by the Protector, "'tis even feared that the King himself may be the object of their next attempt.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Therefore," said the Duke's friends, "it has become necessary for the Lord Protector, in the proper fulfilment of his duties of the high office with which the people have honoured him, to take every precaution to prevent another attempt of the same kind from being more successful."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading However, he was too clever a man, by far, to show his disappointment openly, or even to let the world know that he had been outwitted.

an old word for “yes”

From this reading "Yea," said the gossips, who were no doubt paid by the Protector, "'tis even feared that the King himself may be the object of their next attempt.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading He had the audacity to have the statement quietly circulated, in such a manner as to give to each person the impression that he was the trusted possessor of a state secret, that an attempt had been made to abduct the Duke of York, but that it had miscarried.