1613
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From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
49
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From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
anew
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
autographsnounUS /ˈɔːtəɡræfs/
plural of “autograph” — something written by one's own hand
From this reading No handwriting of Shakspere has ever been discovered except five autographs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No handwriting of Shakspere has ever been discovered except five autographs.
briefsnounUS /briːfs/
(used in the plural) short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)
From this reading Three years later he subscribed his name to three briefs or sheets of his will.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading No handwriting of Shakspere has ever been discovered except five autographs.
at any time
From this reading No handwriting of Shakspere has ever been discovered except five autographs.
apart from; not including
From this reading No handwriting of Shakspere has ever been discovered except five autographs.
facsimilesnounUS /fækˈsɪməliz/
plural of “facsimile” — an exact copy or reproduction
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first signature he writes Wm. for William.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading No handwriting of Shakspere has ever been discovered except five autographs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the first signature he writes Wm. for William.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading No handwriting of Shakspere has ever been discovered except five autographs.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No handwriting of Shakspere has ever been discovered except five autographs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
illiterateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlɪtərət/
not able to read or write
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Three years later he subscribed his name to three briefs or sheets of his will.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
march in a procession
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
mortgagenounUS /ˈmɔːrɡədʒ/
a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
not any; not one
From this reading No handwriting of Shakspere has ever been discovered except five autographs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No handwriting of Shakspere has ever been discovered except five autographs.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Three years later he subscribed his name to three briefs or sheets of his will.
a human being
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
reproducedverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːst/
past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
scrawlverbUS /skrɔːl/
write carelessly
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
Shaksperenoun
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading No handwriting of Shakspere has ever been discovered except five autographs.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Three years later he subscribed his name to three briefs or sheets of his will.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading In the first signature he writes Wm. for William.
signaturesnounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃərz/
plural of “signature” — your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
subscribedadjectiveUS /səbˈskraɪbd/
(of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end
From this reading Three years later he subscribed his name to three briefs or sheets of his will.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three years later he subscribed his name to three briefs or sheets of his will.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
at the time that
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Three years later he subscribed his name to three briefs or sheets of his will.
William
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From this reading In the first signature he writes Wm. for William.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
Wm
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From this reading In the first signature he writes Wm. for William.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
produce a literary work
From this reading The five facsimiles are here reproduced: They are all such signatures as an illiterate person, unaccustomed to write, would be likely to scrawl; and they are so different that an acquaintance with one is little help to the recognition of another.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading In the first signature he writes Wm. for William.
a late time of life
From this reading In March 1613, when he was nearly 49 years old, he signed his name to a mortgage, and again to a deed relative to the same transaction.
