249
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From this reading 249.
8th
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From this reading Title, and verse 8th.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A _Jack-a-Lent_ was a stuffed puppet, set up to be thrown at, during Lent.
abolishverbUS /əˈbɑːlɪʃ/
do away with
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Title, and verse 8th.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A _Jack-a-Lent_ was a stuffed puppet, set up to be thrown at, during Lent.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
BazaarsnounUS /bəˈzɑːrz/
plural of “bazaar” — a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A _Jack-a-Lent_ was a stuffed puppet, set up to be thrown at, during Lent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
CockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
Cock-throwing
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From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
Dorset
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From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A _Jack-a-Lent_ was a stuffed puppet, set up to be thrown at, during Lent.
else
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From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
FairsnounUS /ferz/
plural of “fair” — a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
an established custom
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
Hone's
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From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
Jack-a-Lent
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From this reading A _Jack-a-Lent_ was a stuffed puppet, set up to be thrown at, during Lent.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
LentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading A _Jack-a-Lent_ was a stuffed puppet, set up to be thrown at, during Lent.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
puppetnounUS /ˈpʌpət/
a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
From this reading A _Jack-a-Lent_ was a stuffed puppet, set up to be thrown at, during Lent.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
RacesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
rafflesnounUS /ˈræfəlz/
British colonial administrator who founded Singapore (1781-1826)
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
Rectors
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From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
witty remark
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A _Jack-a-Lent_ was a stuffed puppet, set up to be thrown at, during Lent.
stuffedadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading A _Jack-a-Lent_ was a stuffed puppet, set up to be thrown at, during Lent.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
survivesverbUS /sərˈvaɪvz/
third-person singular of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps it was a substitute for a live Cock; or else the Cock-throwing may have been a later “improvement:” See Hone’s _Every Day Book_, for an illustrated account, i.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading A _Jack-a-Lent_ was a stuffed puppet, set up to be thrown at, during Lent.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Title, and verse 8th.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A _Jack-a-Lent_ was a stuffed puppet, set up to be thrown at, during Lent.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A _Jack-a-Lent_ was a stuffed puppet, set up to be thrown at, during Lent.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Title, and verse 8th.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A _Jack-a-Lent_ was a stuffed puppet, set up to be thrown at, during Lent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
in the company of; together with
From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
yokels
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From this reading Trace of the habit survives in our modern “Old Aunt Sally,” by which yokels lose money at Races (although Dorset Rectors try to abolish Country Fairs, while encouragement is given to gambling at Chapel Bazaars with raffles for pious purposes).
