1320
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From this reading That Thomas of Erceldoune had some popular fame as a rhymer and soothsayer as early as 1320–1350, seems to be established.
1350
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From this reading That Thomas of Erceldoune had some popular fame as a rhymer and soothsayer as early as 1320–1350, seems to be established.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From _The Border Minstrelsy_; the original was derived from a lady living near Erceldoune (Earlston), and from Mrs. Brown’s MSS.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A real Thomas Rymer of Erceldoune witnessed an undated deed of Peter de Haga, early in the thirteenth century.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From _The Border Minstrelsy_; the original was derived from a lady living near Erceldoune (Earlston), and from Mrs. Brown’s MSS.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That Thomas of Erceldoune had some popular fame as a rhymer and soothsayer as early as 1320–1350, seems to be established.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading As late as the Forty Five, nay, even as late as the expected Napoleonic invasion, sayings attributed to Thomas were repeated with some measure of belief.
aye
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From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That Thomas of Erceldoune had some popular fame as a rhymer and soothsayer as early as 1320–1350, seems to be established.
beliefnounUS /bɪˈliːf/
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading As late as the Forty Five, nay, even as late as the expected Napoleonic invasion, sayings attributed to Thomas were repeated with some measure of belief.
Bemersyde
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From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
BetideverbUS /bɪˈtaɪd/
become of; happen to
From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
BordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading From _The Border Minstrelsy_; the original was derived from a lady living near Erceldoune (Earlston), and from Mrs. Brown’s MSS.
Brown'snounUS /braʊnz/
possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading From _The Border Minstrelsy_; the original was derived from a lady living near Erceldoune (Earlston), and from Mrs. Brown’s MSS.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading A real Thomas Rymer of Erceldoune witnessed an undated deed of Peter de Haga, early in the thirteenth century.
châteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A real Thomas Rymer of Erceldoune witnessed an undated deed of Peter de Haga, early in the thirteenth century.
deednounUS /diːd/
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading A real Thomas Rymer of Erceldoune witnessed an undated deed of Peter de Haga, early in the thirteenth century.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading From _The Border Minstrelsy_; the original was derived from a lady living near Erceldoune (Earlston), and from Mrs. Brown’s MSS.
Earlston
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From this reading From _The Border Minstrelsy_; the original was derived from a lady living near Erceldoune (Earlston), and from Mrs. Brown’s MSS.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading That Thomas of Erceldoune had some popular fame as a rhymer and soothsayer as early as 1320–1350, seems to be established.
Erceldoune
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From this reading From _The Border Minstrelsy_; the original was derived from a lady living near Erceldoune (Earlston), and from Mrs. Brown’s MSS.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading That Thomas of Erceldoune had some popular fame as a rhymer and soothsayer as early as 1320–1350, seems to be established.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading As late as the Forty Five, nay, even as late as the expected Napoleonic invasion, sayings attributed to Thomas were repeated with some measure of belief.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As late as the Forty Five, nay, even as late as the expected Napoleonic invasion, sayings attributed to Thomas were repeated with some measure of belief.
famenounUS /feɪm/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading That Thomas of Erceldoune had some popular fame as a rhymer and soothsayer as early as 1320–1350, seems to be established.
FivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading As late as the Forty Five, nay, even as late as the expected Napoleonic invasion, sayings attributed to Thomas were repeated with some measure of belief.
FortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading As late as the Forty Five, nay, even as late as the expected Napoleonic invasion, sayings attributed to Thomas were repeated with some measure of belief.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From _The Border Minstrelsy_; the original was derived from a lady living near Erceldoune (Earlston), and from Mrs. Brown’s MSS.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That Thomas of Erceldoune had some popular fame as a rhymer and soothsayer as early as 1320–1350, seems to be established.
Haga
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From this reading A real Thomas Rymer of Erceldoune witnessed an undated deed of Peter de Haga, early in the thirteenth century.
Hagas
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From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
Haig
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From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
Haigs
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From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A real Thomas Rymer of Erceldoune witnessed an undated deed of Peter de Haga, early in the thirteenth century.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading As late as the Forty Five, nay, even as late as the expected Napoleonic invasion, sayings attributed to Thomas were repeated with some measure of belief.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading From _The Border Minstrelsy_; the original was derived from a lady living near Erceldoune (Earlston), and from Mrs. Brown’s MSS.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading As late as the Forty Five, nay, even as late as the expected Napoleonic invasion, sayings attributed to Thomas were repeated with some measure of belief.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading From _The Border Minstrelsy_; the original was derived from a lady living near Erceldoune (Earlston), and from Mrs. Brown’s MSS.
measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading As late as the Forty Five, nay, even as late as the expected Napoleonic invasion, sayings attributed to Thomas were repeated with some measure of belief.
Minstrelsynoun
a troupe of minstrels
From this reading From _The Border Minstrelsy_; the original was derived from a lady living near Erceldoune (Earlston), and from Mrs. Brown’s MSS.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading From _The Border Minstrelsy_; the original was derived from a lady living near Erceldoune (Earlston), and from Mrs. Brown’s MSS.
MSS
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From this reading From _The Border Minstrelsy_; the original was derived from a lady living near Erceldoune (Earlston), and from Mrs. Brown’s MSS.
NapoleonicadjectiveUS /nəˌpoʊliˈɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or like Napoleon Bonaparte
From this reading As late as the Forty Five, nay, even as late as the expected Napoleonic invasion, sayings attributed to Thomas were repeated with some measure of belief.
nayexclamationUS /neɪ/
an old word for “no”
From this reading As late as the Forty Five, nay, even as late as the expected Napoleonic invasion, sayings attributed to Thomas were repeated with some measure of belief.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading From _The Border Minstrelsy_; the original was derived from a lady living near Erceldoune (Earlston), and from Mrs. Brown’s MSS.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That Thomas of Erceldoune had some popular fame as a rhymer and soothsayer as early as 1320–1350, seems to be established.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading From _The Border Minstrelsy_; the original was derived from a lady living near Erceldoune (Earlston), and from Mrs. Brown’s MSS.
ownsverbUS /oʊnz/
third-person singular of “own” — have ownership or possession of
From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading A real Thomas Rymer of Erceldoune witnessed an undated deed of Peter de Haga, early in the thirteenth century.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading That Thomas of Erceldoune had some popular fame as a rhymer and soothsayer as early as 1320–1350, seems to be established.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A real Thomas Rymer of Erceldoune witnessed an undated deed of Peter de Haga, early in the thirteenth century.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading As late as the Forty Five, nay, even as late as the expected Napoleonic invasion, sayings attributed to Thomas were repeated with some measure of belief.
rhymernounUS /ˈraɪmər/
a writer who composes rhymes; a maker of poor verses (usually used as terms of contempt for minor or inferior poets)
From this reading That Thomas of Erceldoune had some popular fame as a rhymer and soothsayer as early as 1320–1350, seems to be established.
Rymer
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From this reading A real Thomas Rymer of Erceldoune witnessed an undated deed of Peter de Haga, early in the thirteenth century.
sayingsnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋz/
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading As late as the Forty Five, nay, even as late as the expected Napoleonic invasion, sayings attributed to Thomas were repeated with some measure of belief.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That Thomas of Erceldoune had some popular fame as a rhymer and soothsayer as early as 1320–1350, seems to be established.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading That Thomas of Erceldoune had some popular fame as a rhymer and soothsayer as early as 1320–1350, seems to be established.
soothsayernounUS /ˌsuːθˈseɪər/
someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge)
From this reading That Thomas of Erceldoune had some popular fame as a rhymer and soothsayer as early as 1320–1350, seems to be established.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That Thomas of Erceldoune had some popular fame as a rhymer and soothsayer as early as 1320–1350, seems to be established.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From _The Border Minstrelsy_; the original was derived from a lady living near Erceldoune (Earlston), and from Mrs. Brown’s MSS.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
thirteenthadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːr.tiːnθ/
Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.
From this reading A real Thomas Rymer of Erceldoune witnessed an undated deed of Peter de Haga, early in the thirteenth century.
ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading That Thomas of Erceldoune had some popular fame as a rhymer and soothsayer as early as 1320–1350, seems to be established.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That Thomas of Erceldoune had some popular fame as a rhymer and soothsayer as early as 1320–1350, seems to be established.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
TweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
undatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈdeɪtɪd/
not bearing a date
From this reading A real Thomas Rymer of Erceldoune witnessed an undated deed of Peter de Haga, early in the thirteenth century.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From _The Border Minstrelsy_; the original was derived from a lady living near Erceldoune (Earlston), and from Mrs. Brown’s MSS.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As late as the Forty Five, nay, even as late as the expected Napoleonic invasion, sayings attributed to Thomas were repeated with some measure of belief.
whate'er
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From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The de Hagas, or Haigs of Bemersyde, were the subjects of the prophecy attributed to Thomas, “Betide, betide, whate’er betide, There will aye be a Haig in Bemersyde,” and a Haig still owns that ancient _château_ on the Tweed, which has a singular set of traditions.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As late as the Forty Five, nay, even as late as the expected Napoleonic invasion, sayings attributed to Thomas were repeated with some measure of belief.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading A real Thomas Rymer of Erceldoune witnessed an undated deed of Peter de Haga, early in the thirteenth century.
