1540
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From this reading _Tres ample description de toute la terre Saincte, etc._ [By Martin de Brion.] MS. of the sixteenth century, probably bound about 1540.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN VELVET It seems probable that velvet was a favourite covering for royal books in England from an early period.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Tres ample description de toute la terre Saincte, etc._ [By Martin de Brion.] MS. of the sixteenth century, probably bound about 1540.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading _Tres ample description de toute la terre Saincte, etc._ [By Martin de Brion.] MS. of the sixteenth century, probably bound about 1540.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN VELVET It seems probable that velvet was a favourite covering for royal books in England from an early period.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is not until the time of Henry VIII. that we have any instances remaining of books bound in embroidered velvet.
appliquenoun
a decorative design made of one material sewn over another
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN VELVET It seems probable that velvet was a favourite covering for royal books in England from an early period.
confined by bonds
From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN VELVET It seems probable that velvet was a favourite covering for royal books in England from an early period.
Brion
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From this reading _Tres ample description de toute la terre Saincte, etc._ [By Martin de Brion.] MS. of the sixteenth century, probably bound about 1540.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Tres ample description de toute la terre Saincte, etc._ [By Martin de Brion.] MS. of the sixteenth century, probably bound about 1540.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
a period of 100 years
From this reading _Tres ample description de toute la terre Saincte, etc._ [By Martin de Brion.] MS. of the sixteenth century, probably bound about 1540.
cordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN VELVET It seems probable that velvet was a favourite covering for royal books in England from an early period.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Tres ample description de toute la terre Saincte, etc._ [By Martin de Brion.] MS. of the sixteenth century, probably bound about 1540.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
delicatelyadverbUS /ˈdeləkətli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading _Tres ample description de toute la terre Saincte, etc._ [By Martin de Brion.] MS. of the sixteenth century, probably bound about 1540.
wanted intensely
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
without deviation
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN VELVET It seems probable that velvet was a favourite covering for royal books in England from an early period.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
enamelsnounUS /ɪˈnæməlz/
plural of “enamel” — hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN VELVET It seems probable that velvet was a favourite covering for royal books in England from an early period.
etc
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From this reading _Tres ample description de toute la terre Saincte, etc._ [By Martin de Brion.] MS. of the sixteenth century, probably bound about 1540.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN VELVET It seems probable that velvet was a favourite covering for royal books in England from an early period.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN VELVET It seems probable that velvet was a favourite covering for royal books in England from an early period.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN VELVET It seems probable that velvet was a favourite covering for royal books in England from an early period.
coins made of gold
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is not until the time of Henry VIII. that we have any instances remaining of books bound in embroidered velvet.
for this reason
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN VELVET It seems probable that velvet was a favourite covering for royal books in England from an early period.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading It is not until the time of Henry VIII. that we have any instances remaining of books bound in embroidered velvet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not until the time of Henry VIII. that we have any instances remaining of books bound in embroidered velvet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN VELVET It seems probable that velvet was a favourite covering for royal books in England from an early period.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading _Tres ample description de toute la terre Saincte, etc._ [By Martin de Brion.] MS. of the sixteenth century, probably bound about 1540.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading _Tres ample description de toute la terre Saincte, etc._ [By Martin de Brion.] MS. of the sixteenth century, probably bound about 1540.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
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 Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
MSnounUS /mɪz/
a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers
From this reading _Tres ample description de toute la terre Saincte, etc._ [By Martin de Brion.] MS. of the sixteenth century, probably bound about 1540.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not until the time of Henry VIII. that we have any instances remaining of books bound in embroidered velvet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
ornamentationnounUS /ˌɔːrnəmenˈteɪʃən/
the state of being ornamented
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
an amount of time
From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN VELVET It seems probable that velvet was a favourite covering for royal books in England from an early period.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
prevalencenounUS /ˈprevələns/
the quality of prevailing generally; being widespread
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
preventingverbUS /prɪˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN VELVET It seems probable that velvet was a favourite covering for royal books in England from an early period.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading _Tres ample description de toute la terre Saincte, etc._ [By Martin de Brion.] MS. of the sixteenth century, probably bound about 1540.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
not used up
From this reading It is not until the time of Henry VIII. that we have any instances remaining of books bound in embroidered velvet.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN VELVET It seems probable that velvet was a favourite covering for royal books in England from an early period.
Saincte
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From this reading _Tres ample description de toute la terre Saincte, etc._ [By Martin de Brion.] MS. of the sixteenth century, probably bound about 1540.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN VELVET It seems probable that velvet was a favourite covering for royal books in England from an early period.
sixteenthadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːnθ/
coming next after the fifteenth in position
From this reading _Tres ample description de toute la terre Saincte, etc._ [By Martin de Brion.] MS. of the sixteenth century, probably bound about 1540.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
terre
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From this reading _Tres ample description de toute la terre Saincte, etc._ [By Martin de Brion.] MS. of the sixteenth century, probably bound about 1540.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN VELVET It seems probable that velvet was a favourite covering for royal books in England from an early period.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is not until the time of Henry VIII. that we have any instances remaining of books bound in embroidered velvet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
toute
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From this reading _Tres ample description de toute la terre Saincte, etc._ [By Martin de Brion.] MS. of the sixteenth century, probably bound about 1540.
Tres
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From this reading _Tres ample description de toute la terre Saincte, etc._ [By Martin de Brion.] MS. of the sixteenth century, probably bound about 1540.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It is not until the time of Henry VIII. that we have any instances remaining of books bound in embroidered velvet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
vellat
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From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
VELVETnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN VELVET It seems probable that velvet was a favourite covering for royal books in England from an early period.
precisely as stated
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
VIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
VIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
From this reading It is not until the time of Henry VIII. that we have any instances remaining of books bound in embroidered velvet.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOOKS BOUND IN VELVET It seems probable that velvet was a favourite covering for royal books in England from an early period.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is not until the time of Henry VIII. that we have any instances remaining of books bound in embroidered velvet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Velvet is very troublesome to work upon, the pile preventing any delicate embroidery being done directly upon it, hence the prevalence of gold cords and applique work on canvas or linen, on which of course the embroidery may be executed as delicately as may be desired.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Such volumes as remain 'covered in vellat' that belonged to Henry VII. are, however, not embroidered, the ornamentation upon them being worked metal, or enamels upon metal.
