8
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From this reading 8.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the reading stands, we must put no comma after 'this lyne,' but read right on without a pause.
adjectivesnounUS /ˈædʒɪktɪvz/
plural of “adjective” — a word that expresses an attribute of something
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As the reading stands, we must put no comma after 'this lyne,' but read right on without a pause.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading as I said,) from the foresaid cross to the border.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading as I said,) from the foresaid cross to the border.
BraenounUS /breɪ/
a slope or hillside
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
commanounUS /ˈkɑːmə/
a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence
From this reading As the reading stands, we must put no comma after 'this lyne,' but read right on without a pause.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
travel across or pass over
From this reading as I said,) from the foresaid cross to the border.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
foresaid
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From this reading as I said,) from the foresaid cross to the border.
forseide
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From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
fro
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From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading as I said,) from the foresaid cross to the border.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading as I said,) from the foresaid cross to the border.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
lyne
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From this reading As the reading stands, we must put no comma after 'this lyne,' but read right on without a pause.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
a form of address for a man
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As the reading stands, we must put no comma after 'this lyne,' but read right on without a pause.
not any; not one
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
nounsnounUS /naʊnz/
plural of “noun” — a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the reading stands, we must put no comma after 'this lyne,' but read right on without a pause.
and nothing more
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading As the reading stands, we must put no comma after 'this lyne,' but read right on without a pause.
pluraladjectiveUS /ˈplʊrəl/
composed of more than one member, set, or kind
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
principalsnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As the reading stands, we must put no comma after 'this lyne,' but read right on without a pause.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading As the reading stands, we must put no comma after 'this lyne,' but read right on without a pause.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading As the reading stands, we must put no comma after 'this lyne,' but read right on without a pause.
retainingverbUS /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “retain” — hold back within
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
precisely, exactly
From this reading As the reading stands, we must put no comma after 'this lyne,' but read right on without a pause.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading as I said,) from the foresaid cross to the border.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
speltnoun
hardy wheat grown mostly in Europe for livestock feed
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading As the reading stands, we must put no comma after 'this lyne,' but read right on without a pause.
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading as I said,) from the foresaid cross to the border.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading as I said,) from the foresaid cross to the border.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This appears awkward, and we should have expected 'fro the forseide _centre_,' as Mr. Brae suggests; but there is no authority for making the alteration.
at the time that
From this reading _principals._ It it not unusual to find adjectives of French origin retaining _s_ in the plural; only they commonly _follow_ their nouns when thus spelt.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As the reading stands, we must put no comma after 'this lyne,' but read right on without a pause.
