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From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
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From this reading _Note 2._ Leicester Hospital, in Warwick, described in “Our Old Home,” is the original of this charity.
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Author’s note_.--“The children find a gravestone with something like a footprint on it.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Put into the Doctor’s character a continual enmity against somebody, breaking out in curses of which nobody can understand the application.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Put into the Doctor’s character a continual enmity against somebody, breaking out in curses of which nobody can understand the application.”
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
the act of breaking something
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Put into the Doctor’s character a continual enmity against somebody, breaking out in curses of which nobody can understand the application.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Put into the Doctor’s character a continual enmity against somebody, breaking out in curses of which nobody can understand the application.”
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Put into the Doctor’s character a continual enmity against somebody, breaking out in curses of which nobody can understand the application.”
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading _Note 2._ Leicester Hospital, in Warwick, described in “Our Old Home,” is the original of this charity.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Author’s note_.--“The children find a gravestone with something like a footprint on it.”
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Put into the Doctor’s character a continual enmity against somebody, breaking out in curses of which nobody can understand the application.”
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Put into the Doctor’s character a continual enmity against somebody, breaking out in curses of which nobody can understand the application.”
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading _Note 2._ Leicester Hospital, in Warwick, described in “Our Old Home,” is the original of this charity.
Doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Put into the Doctor’s character a continual enmity against somebody, breaking out in curses of which nobody can understand the application.”
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Put into the Doctor’s character a continual enmity against somebody, breaking out in curses of which nobody can understand the application.”
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Author’s note_.--“The children find a gravestone with something like a footprint on it.”
footprintnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnt/
a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading Author’s note_.--“The children find a gravestone with something like a footprint on it.”
gravestonenounUS /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/
a stone that is used to mark a grave
From this reading Author’s note_.--“The children find a gravestone with something like a footprint on it.”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _Note 2._ Leicester Hospital, in Warwick, described in “Our Old Home,” is the original of this charity.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading _Note 2._ Leicester Hospital, in Warwick, described in “Our Old Home,” is the original of this charity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Put into the Doctor’s character a continual enmity against somebody, breaking out in curses of which nobody can understand the application.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Author’s note_.--“The children find a gravestone with something like a footprint on it.”
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
LeicesternounUS /ˈlestər/
a largely agricultural county in central England
From this reading _Note 2._ Leicester Hospital, in Warwick, described in “Our Old Home,” is the original of this charity.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Author’s note_.--“The children find a gravestone with something like a footprint on it.”
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
Mote-Books
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From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
no person; not anyone
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Put into the Doctor’s character a continual enmity against somebody, breaking out in curses of which nobody can understand the application.”
a brief written record
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Note 2._ Leicester Hospital, in Warwick, described in “Our Old Home,” is the original of this charity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Author’s note_.--“The children find a gravestone with something like a footprint on it.”
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading _Note 2._ Leicester Hospital, in Warwick, described in “Our Old Home,” is the original of this charity.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Note 2._ Leicester Hospital, in Warwick, described in “Our Old Home,” is the original of this charity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Put into the Doctor’s character a continual enmity against somebody, breaking out in curses of which nobody can understand the application.”
prototypenounUS /ˈproʊtətaɪp/
a standard or typical example
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Put into the Doctor’s character a continual enmity against somebody, breaking out in curses of which nobody can understand the application.”
Identical; not different.
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
a person, without saying who
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Put into the Doctor’s character a continual enmity against somebody, breaking out in curses of which nobody can understand the application.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Author’s note_.--“The children find a gravestone with something like a footprint on it.”
spirenounUS /spaɪr/
a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Author’s note_.--“Put into the Doctor’s character a continual enmity against somebody, breaking out in curses of which nobody can understand the application.”
WarwicknounUS /ˈwɔːrwɪk/
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
From this reading _Note 2._ Leicester Hospital, in Warwick, described in “Our Old Home,” is the original of this charity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Note 1._ An English church spire, evidently the prototype of this, and concerning which the same legend is told, is mentioned in the author’s “English Mote-Books.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Author’s note_.--“The children find a gravestone with something like a footprint on it.”
