Chapter XIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

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

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

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

From this reading Some were sewn up in nets and thrown on the horns of wild bulls, and the carcases of those who died in prison previous to the time of execution were thrown to dogs.

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

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)

From this reading ‘There,’ writes old Fox, ‘the martyrs were condemned to sit in iron chains till their flesh broiled.

plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading Some were sewn up in nets and thrown on the horns of wild bulls, and the carcases of those who died in prison previous to the time of execution were thrown to dogs.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

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

From this reading Some were sewn up in nets and thrown on the horns of wild bulls, and the carcases of those who died in prison previous to the time of execution were thrown to dogs.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading ‘There,’ writes old Fox, ‘the martyrs were condemned to sit in iron chains till their flesh broiled.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE GREAT CITY OF LYONS.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading ‘There,’ writes old Fox, ‘the martyrs were condemned to sit in iron chains till their flesh broiled.

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

past form of “devour” — destroy completely

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Some were sewn up in nets and thrown on the horns of wild bulls, and the carcases of those who died in prison previous to the time of execution were thrown to dogs.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Some were sewn up in nets and thrown on the horns of wild bulls, and the carcases of those who died in prison previous to the time of execution were thrown to dogs.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading Some were sewn up in nets and thrown on the horns of wild bulls, and the carcases of those who died in prison previous to the time of execution were thrown to dogs.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading ‘There,’ writes old Fox, ‘the martyrs were condemned to sit in iron chains till their flesh broiled.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading ‘There,’ writes old Fox, ‘the martyrs were condemned to sit in iron chains till their flesh broiled.

possessive form of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE GREAT CITY OF LYONS.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading Some were sewn up in nets and thrown on the horns of wild bulls, and the carcases of those who died in prison previous to the time of execution were thrown to dogs.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

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

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading ‘There,’ writes old Fox, ‘the martyrs were condemned to sit in iron chains till their flesh broiled.

a boy or man

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading THE GREAT CITY OF LYONS.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading Some were sewn up in nets and thrown on the horns of wild bulls, and the carcases of those who died in prison previous to the time of execution were thrown to dogs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GREAT CITY OF LYONS.

viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal often considered inedible by humans

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading ‘There,’ writes old Fox, ‘the martyrs were condemned to sit in iron chains till their flesh broiled.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Some were sewn up in nets and thrown on the horns of wild bulls, and the carcases of those who died in prison previous to the time of execution were thrown to dogs.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

above and across; more than

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

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

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Some were sewn up in nets and thrown on the horns of wild bulls, and the carcases of those who died in prison previous to the time of execution were thrown to dogs.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading Some were sewn up in nets and thrown on the horns of wild bulls, and the carcases of those who died in prison previous to the time of execution were thrown to dogs.

continue talking

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

on the contrary

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

fastened with stitches

From this reading Some were sewn up in nets and thrown on the horns of wild bulls, and the carcases of those who died in prison previous to the time of execution were thrown to dogs.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

be seated

From this reading ‘There,’ writes old Fox, ‘the martyrs were condemned to sit in iron chains till their flesh broiled.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some were sewn up in nets and thrown on the horns of wild bulls, and the carcases of those who died in prison previous to the time of execution were thrown to dogs.

avoiding detection by moving carefully

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

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

From this reading THE GREAT CITY OF LYONS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ‘There,’ writes old Fox, ‘the martyrs were condemned to sit in iron chains till their flesh broiled.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

in or at that place or location

From this reading ‘There,’ writes old Fox, ‘the martyrs were condemned to sit in iron chains till their flesh broiled.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Some were sewn up in nets and thrown on the horns of wild bulls, and the carcases of those who died in prison previous to the time of execution were thrown to dogs.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Some were sewn up in nets and thrown on the horns of wild bulls, and the carcases of those who died in prison previous to the time of execution were thrown to dogs.

up to a particular time

From this reading ‘There,’ writes old Fox, ‘the martyrs were condemned to sit in iron chains till their flesh broiled.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Some were sewn up in nets and thrown on the horns of wild bulls, and the carcases of those who died in prison previous to the time of execution were thrown to dogs.

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

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Some were sewn up in nets and thrown on the horns of wild bulls, and the carcases of those who died in prison previous to the time of execution were thrown to dogs.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

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

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading ‘There,’ writes old Fox, ‘the martyrs were condemned to sit in iron chains till their flesh broiled.

at the time that

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

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

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.

during the time that

From this reading Indeed, so far did the malice of pagans proceed that they set guards over the bodies while the beasts were devouring them, lest the friends of the deceased should get them by stealth, and the offal not devoured by the dogs was ordered to be burnt.’

which person or people

From this reading Some were sewn up in nets and thrown on the horns of wild bulls, and the carcases of those who died in prison previous to the time of execution were thrown to dogs.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Some were sewn up in nets and thrown on the horns of wild bulls, and the carcases of those who died in prison previous to the time of execution were thrown to dogs.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading ‘There,’ writes old Fox, ‘the martyrs were condemned to sit in iron chains till their flesh broiled.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In one of the first books which used to be placed in the hands of young people when I was a lad—Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’—we get rather an unpleasant idea of Lyons.