1470
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From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
1909
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From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "AINSI A VOUS, MADAME, A MA TRES HAULTE ET TRES NOBLE DAME, A QUI J'AYME A DEVOIR ATTACHEMENT ET OBEISSANCE, J'ENVOYE CE LIVRET."
abridgedadjectiveUS /əˈbrɪdʒd/
(used of texts) shortened by condensing or rewriting
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
AINSI
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From this reading "AINSI A VOUS, MADAME, A MA TRES HAULTE ET TRES NOBLE DAME, A QUI J'AYME A DEVOIR ATTACHEMENT ET OBEISSANCE, J'ENVOYE CE LIVRET."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
ascriptionnoun
assigning some quality or character to a person or thing
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
ATTACHEMENT
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From this reading "AINSI A VOUS, MADAME, A MA TRES HAULTE ET TRES NOBLE DAME, A QUI J'AYME A DEVOIR ATTACHEMENT ET OBEISSANCE, J'ENVOYE CE LIVRET."
authenticitynounUS /ˌɔːθənˈtɪsɪti/
undisputed credibility
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
for the reason that
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
biasnounUS /ˈbaɪəs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
Burgundian
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From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
BurgundynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəndi/
a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
Caen
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From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
CEnounUS /ˌsiːˈiː/
a ductile grey metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group
From this reading "AINSI A VOUS, MADAME, A MA TRES HAULTE ET TRES NOBLE DAME, A QUI J'AYME A DEVOIR ATTACHEMENT ET OBEISSANCE, J'ENVOYE CE LIVRET."
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
confessedlyadverb
as acknowledged
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
DAMEnounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading "AINSI A VOUS, MADAME, A MA TRES HAULTE ET TRES NOBLE DAME, A QUI J'AYME A DEVOIR ATTACHEMENT ET OBEISSANCE, J'ENVOYE CE LIVRET."
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
dependantadjective
contingent on something else
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
DEVOIRnoun
formal expression of respect
From this reading "AINSI A VOUS, MADAME, A MA TRES HAULTE ET TRES NOBLE DAME, A QUI J'AYME A DEVOIR ATTACHEMENT ET OBEISSANCE, J'ENVOYE CE LIVRET."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
ET
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From this reading "AINSI A VOUS, MADAME, A MA TRES HAULTE ET TRES NOBLE DAME, A QUI J'AYME A DEVOIR ATTACHEMENT ET OBEISSANCE, J'ENVOYE CE LIVRET."
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
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 "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
Gradgrindian
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From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
HAULTE
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From this reading "AINSI A VOUS, MADAME, A MA TRES HAULTE ET TRES NOBLE DAME, A QUI J'AYME A DEVOIR ATTACHEMENT ET OBEISSANCE, J'ENVOYE CE LIVRET."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
Imprimis
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From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
inconvenientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/
not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
J'AYME
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From this reading "AINSI A VOUS, MADAME, A MA TRES HAULTE ET TRES NOBLE DAME, A QUI J'AYME A DEVOIR ATTACHEMENT ET OBEISSANCE, J'ENVOYE CE LIVRET."
J'ENVOYE
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From this reading "AINSI A VOUS, MADAME, A MA TRES HAULTE ET TRES NOBLE DAME, A QUI J'AYME A DEVOIR ATTACHEMENT ET OBEISSANCE, J'ENVOYE CE LIVRET."
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
LIVRET
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From this reading "AINSI A VOUS, MADAME, A MA TRES HAULTE ET TRES NOBLE DAME, A QUI J'AYME A DEVOIR ATTACHEMENT ET OBEISSANCE, J'ENVOYE CE LIVRET."
MAnounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "AINSI A VOUS, MADAME, A MA TRES HAULTE ET TRES NOBLE DAME, A QUI J'AYME A DEVOIR ATTACHEMENT ET OBEISSANCE, J'ENVOYE CE LIVRET."
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "AINSI A VOUS, MADAME, A MA TRES HAULTE ET TRES NOBLE DAME, A QUI J'AYME A DEVOIR ATTACHEMENT ET OBEISSANCE, J'ENVOYE CE LIVRET."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
the force of workers available
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
Nicolas
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From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
niggardlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪɡərdli/
petty or reluctant in giving or spending
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
nuancesnounUS /ˈnuːɑːnsɪz/
plural of “nuance” — a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
OBEISSANCE
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From this reading "AINSI A VOUS, MADAME, A MA TRES HAULTE ET TRES NOBLE DAME, A QUI J'AYME A DEVOIR ATTACHEMENT ET OBEISSANCE, J'ENVOYE CE LIVRET."
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
and nothing more
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
partisannounUS /ˈpɑːrtəzən/
a fervent and even militant proponent of something
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
by chance
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
praiseworthyadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzwɜːrði/
worthy of high praise
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
QUI
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From this reading "AINSI A VOUS, MADAME, A MA TRES HAULTE ET TRES NOBLE DAME, A QUI J'AYME A DEVOIR ATTACHEMENT ET OBEISSANCE, J'ENVOYE CE LIVRET."
on the contrary
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
recolor
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From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
reteller
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From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
required or under orders
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_And I, according to my copy, and after the simple cunning that God hath sent to me, have down set this in print, to the intent that noble men may see and learn the noble acts of chivalry._" Published October, 1909.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
TRES
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From this reading "AINSI A VOUS, MADAME, A MA TRES HAULTE ET TRES NOBLE DAME, A QUI J'AYME A DEVOIR ATTACHEMENT ET OBEISSANCE, J'ENVOYE CE LIVRET."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
ValoisnounUS /vælˈwɑː/
French royal house from 1328 to 1589
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
VOUS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AINSI A VOUS, MADAME, A MA TRES HAULTE ET TRES NOBLE DAME, A QUI J'AYME A DEVOIR ATTACHEMENT ET OBEISSANCE, J'ENVOYE CE LIVRET."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
which person or people
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading _Imprimis, as concerns the authenticity of these tales perhaps the less debate may be the higher wisdom, if only because this Nicolas de Caen, by common report, was never a Gradgrindian.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
the act of creating written works
From this reading And in this volume in particular, writing it (as Nicolas is supposed to have done) in _1470_, as a dependant on the Duke of Burgundy, it were but human nature should our author be a little niggardly in his ascription of praiseworthy traits to any member of the house of Lancaster or of Valois.
Yorkist
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From this reading Rather must one in common reason accept him as confessedly a partisan writer, who upon occasion will recolor an event with such nuances as will be least inconvenient to a Yorkist and Burgundian bias._ _The reteller of these stories needs in addition to plead guilty of having abridged the tales with a free hand.
