Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

anew

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

in addition

From this reading Very often the outlines of these designs are marked by gold threads and cords, of various kinds, and parts of the work are also frequently enriched with further work upon them in metal threads.

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

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

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

From this reading The majority of these bindings are worked in tapestry-stitch, or tent-stitch, in designs illustrating Scriptural subjects in differently coloured threads.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

plural of “background” — a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

plural of “binding” — the capacity to attract and hold something

From this reading The majority of these bindings are worked in tapestry-stitch, or tent-stitch, in designs illustrating Scriptural subjects in differently coloured threads.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

confined by bonds

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Very often the outlines of these designs are marked by gold threads and cords, of various kinds, and parts of the work are also frequently enriched with further work upon them in metal threads.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

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From this reading Spangles are very rarely found on canvas-bound books.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

a period of 100 years

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

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

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The majority of these bindings are worked in tapestry-stitch, or tent-stitch, in designs illustrating Scriptural subjects in differently coloured threads.

cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth

From this reading Very often the outlines of these designs are marked by gold threads and cords, of various kinds, and parts of the work are also frequently enriched with further work upon them in metal threads.

past form of “couch” — formulate in a particular style or language

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading The majority of these bindings are worked in tapestry-stitch, or tent-stitch, in designs illustrating Scriptural subjects in differently coloured threads.

in another and different manner

From this reading The majority of these bindings are worked in tapestry-stitch, or tent-stitch, in designs illustrating Scriptural subjects in differently coloured threads.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

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 BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality

From this reading Very often the outlines of these designs are marked by gold threads and cords, of various kinds, and parts of the work are also frequently enriched with further work upon them in metal threads.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

set up or found

From this reading Spangles are very rarely found on canvas-bound books.

coming next after the thirteenth in position

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

the number of occurrences within a given time period

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Very often the outlines of these designs are marked by gold threads and cords, of various kinds, and parts of the work are also frequently enriched with further work upon them in metal threads.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Very often the outlines of these designs are marked by gold threads and cords, of various kinds, and parts of the work are also frequently enriched with further work upon them in metal threads.

coins made of gold

From this reading Very often the outlines of these designs are marked by gold threads and cords, of various kinds, and parts of the work are also frequently enriched with further work upon them in metal threads.

the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

ten 10s

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading The majority of these bindings are worked in tapestry-stitch, or tent-stitch, in designs illustrating Scriptural subjects in differently coloured threads.

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

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

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

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Very often the outlines of these designs are marked by gold threads and cords, of various kinds, and parts of the work are also frequently enriched with further work upon them in metal threads.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading The majority of these bindings are worked in tapestry-stitch, or tent-stitch, in designs illustrating Scriptural subjects in differently coloured threads.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Very often the outlines of these designs are marked by gold threads and cords, of various kinds, and parts of the work are also frequently enriched with further work upon them in metal threads.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading Very often the outlines of these designs are marked by gold threads and cords, of various kinds, and parts of the work are also frequently enriched with further work upon them in metal threads.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Very often the outlines of these designs are marked by gold threads and cords, of various kinds, and parts of the work are also frequently enriched with further work upon them in metal threads.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Spangles are very rarely found on canvas-bound books.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The majority of these bindings are worked in tapestry-stitch, or tent-stitch, in designs illustrating Scriptural subjects in differently coloured threads.

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

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Very often the outlines of these designs are marked by gold threads and cords, of various kinds, and parts of the work are also frequently enriched with further work upon them in metal threads.

above and across; more than

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

the local environment

From this reading Very often the outlines of these designs are marked by gold threads and cords, of various kinds, and parts of the work are also frequently enriched with further work upon them in metal threads.

an amount of time

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

not often

From this reading Spangles are very rarely found on canvas-bound books.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible

From this reading The majority of these bindings are worked in tapestry-stitch, or tent-stitch, in designs illustrating Scriptural subjects in differently coloured threads.

coming next after the sixteenth in position

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

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

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

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From this reading Spangles are very rarely found on canvas-bound books.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

plural of “stitch” — a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The majority of these bindings are worked in tapestry-stitch, or tent-stitch, in designs illustrating Scriptural subjects in differently coloured threads.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading The backgrounds of several of the later specimens are worked in silver threads, sometimes in chain-stitch and sometimes in tapestry-stitch; others again have the groundwork of silver threads laid along the surface of the canvas and caught down at regular intervals by small stitches--this kind of work is called 'laid' or 'couched' work.

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

From this reading The majority of these bindings are worked in tapestry-stitch, or tent-stitch, in designs illustrating Scriptural subjects in differently coloured threads.

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

From this reading The majority of these bindings are worked in tapestry-stitch, or tent-stitch, in designs illustrating Scriptural subjects in differently coloured threads.

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

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Very often the outlines of these designs are marked by gold threads and cords, of various kinds, and parts of the work are also frequently enriched with further work upon them in metal threads.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The majority of these bindings are worked in tapestry-stitch, or tent-stitch, in designs illustrating Scriptural subjects in differently coloured threads.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

informal terms for clothing

From this reading The majority of these bindings are worked in tapestry-stitch, or tent-stitch, in designs illustrating Scriptural subjects in differently coloured threads.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

up to a particular time

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Very often the outlines of these designs are marked by gold threads and cords, of various kinds, and parts of the work are also frequently enriched with further work upon them in metal threads.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Very often the outlines of these designs are marked by gold threads and cords, of various kinds, and parts of the work are also frequently enriched with further work upon them in metal threads.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very often the outlines of these designs are marked by gold threads and cords, of various kinds, and parts of the work are also frequently enriched with further work upon them in metal threads.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The majority of these bindings are worked in tapestry-stitch, or tent-stitch, in designs illustrating Scriptural subjects in differently coloured threads.

a late time of life

From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN CANVAS English books bound in embroidered canvas range over a period of about two hundred and fifty years, the earliest known specimen dating from the fourteenth century, and instances of the work occurring with some frequency from this time until the middle of the seventeenth century.