used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Scowls, and not resounding cheers, greeted him as he passed through the streets of London, as was his almost daily habit.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT Angry were the people with Richard for his savage murder of the young and rightful King.
AngryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT Angry were the people with Richard for his savage murder of the young and rightful King.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Scowls, and not resounding cheers, greeted him as he passed through the streets of London, as was his almost daily habit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Richard was not slow to comprehend the cause, and see what should be the outcome, of this unpopularity, were it permitted to take a firmer root in the minds of the people.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT Angry were the people with Richard for his savage murder of the young and rightful King.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Richard was not slow to comprehend the cause, and see what should be the outcome, of this unpopularity, were it permitted to take a firmer root in the minds of the people.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading Scowls, and not resounding cheers, greeted him as he passed through the streets of London, as was his almost daily habit.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Richard was not slow to comprehend the cause, and see what should be the outcome, of this unpopularity, were it permitted to take a firmer root in the minds of the people.
contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Scowls, and not resounding cheers, greeted him as he passed through the streets of London, as was his almost daily habit.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
discernibleadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnəbəl/
perceptible by the senses or intellect
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
DiscontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
firmeradjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrmər/
comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Richard was not slow to comprehend the cause, and see what should be the outcome, of this unpopularity, were it permitted to take a firmer root in the minds of the people.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT Angry were the people with Richard for his savage murder of the young and rightful King.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Scowls, and not resounding cheers, greeted him as he passed through the streets of London, as was his almost daily habit.
an established custom
From this reading Scowls, and not resounding cheers, greeted him as he passed through the streets of London, as was his almost daily habit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Scowls, and not resounding cheers, greeted him as he passed through the streets of London, as was his almost daily habit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT Angry were the people with Richard for his savage murder of the young and rightful King.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
insignificancenounUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/
the quality of having little or no significance
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Richard was not slow to comprehend the cause, and see what should be the outcome, of this unpopularity, were it permitted to take a firmer root in the minds of the people.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT Angry were the people with Richard for his savage murder of the young and rightful King.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Scowls, and not resounding cheers, greeted him as he passed through the streets of London, as was his almost daily habit.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Richard was not slow to comprehend the cause, and see what should be the outcome, of this unpopularity, were it permitted to take a firmer root in the minds of the people.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT Angry were the people with Richard for his savage murder of the young and rightful King.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Scowls, and not resounding cheers, greeted him as he passed through the streets of London, as was his almost daily habit.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT Angry were the people with Richard for his savage murder of the young and rightful King.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Richard was not slow to comprehend the cause, and see what should be the outcome, of this unpopularity, were it permitted to take a firmer root in the minds of the people.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Scowls, and not resounding cheers, greeted him as he passed through the streets of London, as was his almost daily habit.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT Angry were the people with Richard for his savage murder of the young and rightful King.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Richard was not slow to comprehend the cause, and see what should be the outcome, of this unpopularity, were it permitted to take a firmer root in the minds of the people.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
resoundingadjectiveUS /riˈsaʊndɪŋ/
characterized by resonance
From this reading Scowls, and not resounding cheers, greeted him as he passed through the streets of London, as was his almost daily habit.
Richard
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From this reading BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT Angry were the people with Richard for his savage murder of the young and rightful King.
rightfuladjectiveUS /ˈraɪtfəl/
legally valid
From this reading BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT Angry were the people with Richard for his savage murder of the young and rightful King.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading Richard was not slow to comprehend the cause, and see what should be the outcome, of this unpopularity, were it permitted to take a firmer root in the minds of the people.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT Angry were the people with Richard for his savage murder of the young and rightful King.
Scowls
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From this reading Scowls, and not resounding cheers, greeted him as he passed through the streets of London, as was his almost daily habit.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Richard was not slow to comprehend the cause, and see what should be the outcome, of this unpopularity, were it permitted to take a firmer root in the minds of the people.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Richard was not slow to comprehend the cause, and see what should be the outcome, of this unpopularity, were it permitted to take a firmer root in the minds of the people.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Richard was not slow to comprehend the cause, and see what should be the outcome, of this unpopularity, were it permitted to take a firmer root in the minds of the people.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Scowls, and not resounding cheers, greeted him as he passed through the streets of London, as was his almost daily habit.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
carry out
From this reading Richard was not slow to comprehend the cause, and see what should be the outcome, of this unpopularity, were it permitted to take a firmer root in the minds of the people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT Angry were the people with Richard for his savage murder of the young and rightful King.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Richard was not slow to comprehend the cause, and see what should be the outcome, of this unpopularity, were it permitted to take a firmer root in the minds of the people.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Scowls, and not resounding cheers, greeted him as he passed through the streets of London, as was his almost daily habit.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
TOURNAMENTnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT Angry were the people with Richard for his savage murder of the young and rightful King.
unpopularitynounUS /ənˌpɑːpjəˈlerɪti/
the quality of lacking general approval or acceptance
From this reading Richard was not slow to comprehend the cause, and see what should be the outcome, of this unpopularity, were it permitted to take a firmer root in the minds of the people.
Usurpernoun
one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT Angry were the people with Richard for his savage murder of the young and rightful King.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Richard was not slow to comprehend the cause, and see what should be the outcome, of this unpopularity, were it permitted to take a firmer root in the minds of the people.
where'er
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From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Discontent and a proper desire to punish the criminal for his act were discernible in the sullen manner in which the Usurper was received where'er he went among them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Some people, I know, contend that the best plan for killing discontent and opposition is to notice them not and they, in time, will realize their insignificance, and die by cold neglect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT Angry were the people with Richard for his savage murder of the young and rightful King.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT Angry were the people with Richard for his savage murder of the young and rightful King.
