110
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From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
113
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126
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From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
144
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147
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148
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162
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178
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185
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213
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243
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26
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From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
269
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297
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4
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From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
42
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From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
74
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From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
A-BEGGING
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a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
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ALARMSnounUS /əˈlɑːrmz/
plural of “alarm” — fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS, TEKLA, ETC.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
antagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
BeggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
propose a payment
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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cause to be bored
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
BuchanannounUS /bjuːˈkænən/
15th President of the United States (1791-1868)
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
CaprinounUS /ˈkæpri/
an island (part of Campania) in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy; a tourist attraction noted for beautiful scenery
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a large and stately mansion
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COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
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dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
DRINKSnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
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all through a period, or at some point within it
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the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
endeavoured
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From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
ETC
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From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS, TEKLA, ETC.
EXPLORESverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrz/
third-person singular of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading THE KING'S GOLD 113 THE KING A-BEGGING 147 THE KING'S VISIT 185 THE KING EXPLORES 213 THE KING DRINKS 243 THE KING SAILS 269 THE KING WEDS 297 LIST _of_ ILLUSTRATIONS The Prince of Good Fellows _Frontispiece_ _Facing page_ "Out of the way, fellow!"
FacingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading THE KING'S GOLD 113 THE KING A-BEGGING 147 THE KING'S VISIT 185 THE KING EXPLORES 213 THE KING DRINKS 243 THE KING SAILS 269 THE KING WEDS 297 LIST _of_ ILLUSTRATIONS The Prince of Good Fellows _Frontispiece_ _Facing page_ "Out of the way, fellow!"
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
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free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
Farini
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From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
a boy or man
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plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading THE KING'S GOLD 113 THE KING A-BEGGING 147 THE KING'S VISIT 185 THE KING EXPLORES 213 THE KING DRINKS 243 THE KING SAILS 269 THE KING WEDS 297 LIST _of_ ILLUSTRATIONS The Prince of Good Fellows _Frontispiece_ _Facing page_ "Out of the way, fellow!"
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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forty-oneadjective
being one more than forty
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
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gauze-likeadjective
so thin as to transmit light
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
coins made of gold
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE KING'S GOLD 113 THE KING A-BEGGING 147 THE KING'S VISIT 185 THE KING EXPLORES 213 THE KING DRINKS 243 THE KING SAILS 269 THE KING WEDS 297 LIST _of_ ILLUSTRATIONS The Prince of Good Fellows _Frontispiece_ _Facing page_ "Out of the way, fellow!"
good-night
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From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
HeadsmannounUS /ˈhedzmən/
an executioner who beheads the condemned person
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
hereinadverbUS /hɪˈrɪn/
in this place or thing or document
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
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a specific instance of feeling hopeful
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
ILLUSTRATIONSnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading THE KING'S GOLD 113 THE KING A-BEGGING 147 THE KING'S VISIT 185 THE KING EXPLORES 213 THE KING DRINKS 243 THE KING SAILS 269 THE KING WEDS 297 LIST _of_ ILLUSTRATIONS The Prince of Good Fellows _Frontispiece_ _Facing page_ "Out of the way, fellow!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS, TEKLA, ETC.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE KING'S GOLD 113 THE KING A-BEGGING 147 THE KING'S VISIT 185 THE KING EXPLORES 213 THE KING DRINKS 243 THE KING SAILS 269 THE KING WEDS 297 LIST _of_ ILLUSTRATIONS The Prince of Good Fellows _Frontispiece_ _Facing page_ "Out of the way, fellow!"
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading MCCLURE, PHILLIPS & CO. in his Villa of the Castle on the Island of Capri, this book is respectfully dedicated, with the hope that some of the facts herein set forth may aid him during his historical researches.
MCCLURE
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From this reading MCCLURE, PHILLIPS & CO. in his Villa of the Castle on the Island of Capri, this book is respectfully dedicated, with the hope that some of the facts herein set forth may aid him during his historical researches.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS, TEKLA, ETC.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS, TEKLA, ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MCCLURE, PHILLIPS & CO. in his Villa of the Castle on the Island of Capri, this book is respectfully dedicated, with the hope that some of the facts herein set forth may aid him during his historical researches.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE KING'S GOLD 113 THE KING A-BEGGING 147 THE KING'S VISIT 185 THE KING EXPLORES 213 THE KING DRINKS 243 THE KING SAILS 269 THE KING WEDS 297 LIST _of_ ILLUSTRATIONS The Prince of Good Fellows _Frontispiece_ _Facing page_ "Out of the way, fellow!"
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading THE KING'S GOLD 113 THE KING A-BEGGING 147 THE KING'S VISIT 185 THE KING EXPLORES 213 THE KING DRINKS 243 THE KING SAILS 269 THE KING WEDS 297 LIST _of_ ILLUSTRATIONS The Prince of Good Fellows _Frontispiece_ _Facing page_ "Out of the way, fellow!"
PHILLIPS
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From this reading MCCLURE, PHILLIPS & CO. in his Villa of the Castle on the Island of Capri, this book is respectfully dedicated, with the hope that some of the facts herein set forth may aid him during his historical researches.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE KING'S GOLD 113 THE KING A-BEGGING 147 THE KING'S VISIT 185 THE KING EXPLORES 213 THE KING DRINKS 243 THE KING SAILS 269 THE KING WEDS 297 LIST _of_ ILLUSTRATIONS The Prince of Good Fellows _Frontispiece_ _Facing page_ "Out of the way, fellow!"
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading MCCLURE, PHILLIPS & CO. in his Villa of the Castle on the Island of Capri, this book is respectfully dedicated, with the hope that some of the facts herein set forth may aid him during his historical researches.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading MCCLURE, PHILLIPS & CO. in his Villa of the Castle on the Island of Capri, this book is respectfully dedicated, with the hope that some of the facts herein set forth may aid him during his historical researches.
ruffians
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From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
SAILSnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading THE KING'S GOLD 113 THE KING A-BEGGING 147 THE KING'S VISIT 185 THE KING EXPLORES 213 THE KING DRINKS 243 THE KING SAILS 269 THE KING WEDS 297 LIST _of_ ILLUSTRATIONS The Prince of Good Fellows _Frontispiece_ _Facing page_ "Out of the way, fellow!"
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading MCCLURE, PHILLIPS & CO. in his Villa of the Castle on the Island of Capri, this book is respectfully dedicated, with the hope that some of the facts herein set forth may aid him during his historical researches.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading MCCLURE, PHILLIPS & CO. in his Villa of the Castle on the Island of Capri, this book is respectfully dedicated, with the hope that some of the facts herein set forth may aid him during his historical researches.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
stanzasnounUS /ˈstænzəz/
plural of “stanza” — a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
stentorianadjective
(used of the voice or sound) deep and resonant
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
SterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
TEKLA
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From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS, TEKLA, ETC.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MCCLURE, PHILLIPS & CO. in his Villa of the Castle on the Island of Capri, this book is respectfully dedicated, with the hope that some of the facts herein set forth may aid him during his historical researches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS, TEKLA, ETC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MCCLURE, PHILLIPS & CO. in his Villa of the Castle on the Island of Capri, this book is respectfully dedicated, with the hope that some of the facts herein set forth may aid him during his historical researches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading MCCLURE, PHILLIPS & CO. in his Villa of the Castle on the Island of Capri, this book is respectfully dedicated, with the hope that some of the facts herein set forth may aid him during his historical researches.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE KING'S GOLD 113 THE KING A-BEGGING 147 THE KING'S VISIT 185 THE KING EXPLORES 213 THE KING DRINKS 243 THE KING SAILS 269 THE KING WEDS 297 LIST _of_ ILLUSTRATIONS The Prince of Good Fellows _Frontispiece_ _Facing page_ "Out of the way, fellow!"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE KING'S GOLD 113 THE KING A-BEGGING 147 THE KING'S VISIT 185 THE KING EXPLORES 213 THE KING DRINKS 243 THE KING SAILS 269 THE KING WEDS 297 LIST _of_ ILLUSTRATIONS The Prince of Good Fellows _Frontispiece_ _Facing page_ "Out of the way, fellow!"
WEDS
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From this reading THE KING'S GOLD 113 THE KING A-BEGGING 147 THE KING'S VISIT 185 THE KING EXPLORES 213 THE KING DRINKS 243 THE KING SAILS 269 THE KING WEDS 297 LIST _of_ ILLUSTRATIONS The Prince of Good Fellows _Frontispiece_ _Facing page_ "Out of the way, fellow!"
at the time that
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading "The figure of a tall man" 126 "With a wild scream Farini endeavoured to support himself with his gauze-like wings" 144 "The King had composed a poem in thirteen stanzas, entitled 'The Beggar Man'" 148 "Five stalwart ruffians fell upon him" 162 "'I am James, King of Scotland,' he proclaimed in stentorian tones" 178
in the company of; together with
From this reading MCCLURE, PHILLIPS & CO. in his Villa of the Castle on the Island of Capri, this book is respectfully dedicated, with the hope that some of the facts herein set forth may aid him during his historical researches.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 4 "Headsman, do your duty" 26 "'As you get north of Sterling, Buchanan,' replied James, with a smile, 'it is customary to bring the knife with you when you go out to dine'" 42 "My fair antagonist, I bid you good-night" 74 "The forty-one trees bore their burden" 110
