Chapter I · Chapter 1

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

later than; following

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

(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 ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

declared but not proved

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

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From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

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From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

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From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

a social unit living together

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

usually; as a rule

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

a small island

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

similar in quality or character

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

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 _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

an island to the northwest of Wales

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

used to form the superlative

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

not any; not one

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

for a short time

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

government free from external control

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

a crime that undermines the offender's government

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

which person or people

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading ._ The ballad of_ “_Brown William_,” _which gives an account of the betrayal of the poor patriot_, _and the vengeance taken by the hand of God upon his murderers_, _is the most popular of all the wild songs of Ellan Vannin_.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading Let no one in greatness too confident be, Nor trust in his kindred, though high their degree; For envy and rage will lay any man low: Thy murder, Brown William, fills Mona with woe.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading _This ballad was written in consequence of the execution of William Christian_, _generally called William Donn_, _or Brown William_, _from the darkness of his complexion_, _who was shot at Hango Hill_, _near Castletown_, _in the Isle of Man_, _shortly after the Restoration_, _for alleged treason to the Derby family_, _who long possessed the sovereignty of Man_.