1709
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From this reading The Queen's confidence in the Duke of Marlborough began to erode as early as May 1709 when he sought to be appointed "Captain-General for Life."
1710
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From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
6
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From this reading The quarrel between Queen Anne and her confidante, the Duchess of Marlborough, smouldered until, on 6 April 1710, the breach between them became final.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
ADVISORYnounUS /ædˈvaɪzəri/
an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
allegorynounUS /ˈæləɡɔːri/
a short moral story (often with animal characters)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
Angeles
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From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading The quarrel between Queen Anne and her confidante, the Duchess of Marlborough, smouldered until, on 6 April 1710, the breach between them became final.
subject to appointment
From this reading The Queen's confidence in the Duke of Marlborough began to erode as early as May 1709 when he sought to be appointed "Captain-General for Life."
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The quarrel between Queen Anne and her confidante, the Duchess of Marlborough, smouldered until, on 6 April 1710, the breach between them became final.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Queen's confidence in the Duke of Marlborough began to erode as early as May 1709 when he sought to be appointed "Captain-General for Life."
ASSISTANTnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
Atalantis
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From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
BattennounUS /ˈbætən/
stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The quarrel between Queen Anne and her confidante, the Duchess of Marlborough, smouldered until, on 6 April 1710, the breach between them became final.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Queen's confidence in the Duke of Marlborough began to erode as early as May 1709 when he sought to be appointed "Captain-General for Life."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The quarrel between Queen Anne and her confidante, the Duchess of Marlborough, smouldered until, on 6 April 1710, the breach between them became final.
Beverly
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From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading The quarrel between Queen Anne and her confidante, the Duchess of Marlborough, smouldered until, on 6 April 1710, the breach between them became final.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
Captain-General
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From this reading The Queen's confidence in the Duke of Marlborough began to erode as early as May 1709 when he sought to be appointed "Captain-General for Life."
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
Cohen
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From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
confidantenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədænt/
a female confidant
From this reading The quarrel between Queen Anne and her confidante, the Duchess of Marlborough, smouldered until, on 6 April 1710, the breach between them became final.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The Queen's confidence in the Duke of Marlborough began to erode as early as May 1709 when he sought to be appointed "Captain-General for Life."
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
contextnounUS /ˈkɑːntekst/
discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
Conway
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From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
CORRESPONDINGadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
Dearing
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From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading The quarrel between Queen Anne and her confidante, the Duchess of Marlborough, smouldered until, on 6 April 1710, the breach between them became final.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Queen's confidence in the Duke of Marlborough began to erode as early as May 1709 when he sought to be appointed "Captain-General for Life."
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
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 By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
EDITORnounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
EDITORIALadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
EDITORSnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
erodeverbUS /ɪˈroʊd/
become ground down or deteriorate
From this reading The Queen's confidence in the Duke of Marlborough began to erode as early as May 1709 when he sought to be appointed "Captain-General for Life."
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The quarrel between Queen Anne and her confidante, the Duchess of Marlborough, smouldered until, on 6 April 1710, the breach between them became final.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
FriedmannounUS /ˈfriːdmən/
United States economist noted as a proponent of monetarism and for his opposition to government intervention in the economy (born in 1912)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
Godolphin
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From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
Guffey
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From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Queen's confidence in the Duke of Marlborough began to erode as early as May 1709 when he sought to be appointed "Captain-General for Life."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The quarrel between Queen Anne and her confidante, the Duchess of Marlborough, smouldered until, on 6 April 1710, the breach between them became final.
impactnounUS /ˌɪmˈpækt/
the striking of one body against another
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
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 GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
Landa
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From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
landslidenounUS /ˈlændslaɪd/
an overwhelming electoral victory
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
a room where books are kept
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Queen's confidence in the Duke of Marlborough began to erode as early as May 1709 when he sought to be appointed "Captain-General for Life."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
Los
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From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
Marlborough
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From this reading The quarrel between Queen Anne and her confidante, the Duchess of Marlborough, smouldered until, on 6 April 1710, the breach between them became final.
Maximillian
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From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Queen's confidence in the Duke of Marlborough began to erode as early as May 1709 when he sought to be appointed "Captain-General for Life."
MemorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
MinernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
MinnesotanounUS /ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə/
a midwestern state
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
MonknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
month'snounUS /mʌnθs/
possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
negotiateverbUS /nəˈɡoʊʃieɪt/
discuss the terms of an arrangement
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
Novak
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From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The quarrel between Queen Anne and her confidante, the Duchess of Marlborough, smouldered until, on 6 April 1710, the breach between them became final.
Onley
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From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
peersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
PrincetonnounUS /ˈprɪnstən/
a university town in central New Jersey
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
an angry dispute
From this reading The quarrel between Queen Anne and her confidante, the Duchess of Marlborough, smouldered until, on 6 April 1710, the breach between them became final.
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 The quarrel between Queen Anne and her confidante, the Duchess of Marlborough, smouldered until, on 6 April 1710, the breach between them became final.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — 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 The Queen's confidence in the Duke of Marlborough began to erode as early as May 1709 when he sought to be appointed "Captain-General for Life."
Ralph
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From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
ReednounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
Rodes
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From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
smouldered
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From this reading The quarrel between Queen Anne and her confidante, the Duchess of Marlborough, smouldered until, on 6 April 1710, the breach between them became final.
that is looked for
From this reading The Queen's confidence in the Duke of Marlborough began to erode as early as May 1709 when he sought to be appointed "Captain-General for Life."
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
confined on all sides
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
SutherlandnounUS /ˈsʌðərlənd/
Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The quarrel between Queen Anne and her confidante, the Duchess of Marlborough, smouldered until, on 6 April 1710, the breach between them became final.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
thinlyadverbUS /ˈθɪnli/
without force or sincere effort
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
ToriesnounUS /ˈtɔːriːz/
plural of “tory” — an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
TorynounUS /ˈtɔːri/
an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
unpopularadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The quarrel between Queen Anne and her confidante, the Duchess of Marlborough, smouldered until, on 6 April 1710, the breach between them became final.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
Vinton
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From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
Vosper
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From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
at the time that
From this reading The Queen's confidence in the Duke of Marlborough began to erode as early as May 1709 when he sought to be appointed "Captain-General for Life."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
WhignounUS /wɪɡ/
a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
William
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From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By early in 1710 it had become obvious that the Whig Ministry of Sidney Godolphin was unable or unwilling to negotiate an end to the long, expensive, and consequently, unpopular war with France.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The circumstances which surrounded this election were produced by the outcome of the previous month's General Election--a landslide for the Tories--and, to understand these circumstances, the impact of that Tory victory must be seen within the context of the political events of 1710.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading GENERAL EDITOR David Stuart Rodes, _University of California, Los Angeles_ EDITORS Charles L. Batten, _University of California, Los Angeles_ George Robert Guffey, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Maximillian E. Novak, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Thomas Wright, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ ADVISORY EDITORS Ralph Cohen, _University of Virginia_ William E. Conway, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ Vinton A. Dearing, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Arthur Friedman, _University of Chicago_ Louis A. Landa, _Princeton University_ Earl Miner, _Princeton University_ Samuel H. Monk, _University of Minnesota_ James Sutherland, _University College, London_ Robert Vosper, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Beverly J. Onley, _William Andrews Clark Memorial Library_ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Frances M. Reed, _University of California, Los Angeles_ INTRODUCTION _Atalantis Major_ is a thinly veiled allegory describing the November 1710 election of the representative Scottish peers.
