used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
in the past
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Conquered people are never in much mood for song-singing or for history-making.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
AugustinenounUS /ˈɑːɡəstiːn/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
BedanounUS /ˈbeɪdə/
(Roman Catholic Church) English monk and scholar (672-735)
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
book-maker
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From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
a youthful male person
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
BritonsnounUS /ˈbrɪtənz/
plural of “briton” — a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
Canutenoun
king of Denmark and Norway who forced Edmund II to divide England with him; on the death of Edmund II, Canute became king of all England (994-1035)
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
CelticadjectiveUS /ˈseltɪk/
relating to or characteristic of the Celts
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
chirpingverbUS /ˈtʃɜːrpɪŋ/
-ing form of “chirp” — make high-pitched sounds
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
ConqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Conquered people are never in much mood for song-singing or for history-making.
conqueringnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/
the act of conquering
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
CornwallnounUS /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl/
a hilly county in southwestern England
From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
cultivators
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From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
Cumbrianoun
a former Celtic kingdom in northwestern England; the name continued to be used for the hilly northwestern region of England including the Lake District and the northern Pennines
From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
Cædmon's
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From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
DanishnounUS /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/
a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
Geoffrey
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From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
governingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
Harold
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From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
history-making
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From this reading Conquered people are never in much mood for song-singing or for history-making.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
Iona
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From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
irascibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈræsɪbəl/
quickly aroused to anger
From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
land-holders
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From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
immediately past
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
Lindisfarne
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From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
Milton's
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From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
a particular point in time
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
monkishadjective
befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
Monmouth
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From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Conquered people are never in much mood for song-singing or for history-making.
moodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Conquered people are never in much mood for song-singing or for history-making.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Conquered people are never in much mood for song-singing or for history-making.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
office-holding
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From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
on one occasion
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Conquered people are never in much mood for song-singing or for history-making.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
recurverbUS /rɪˈkɜːr/
happen or occur again
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
SaxonnounUS /ˈsæksən/
a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
song-singing
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From this reading Conquered people are never in much mood for song-singing or for history-making.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
St
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From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
thro
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From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
to-day
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From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
war-songs
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From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
welternounUS /ˈweltər/
a confused multitude of things
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
at the time that
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
in or at the place that
From this reading Before him and after him came a dreary welter of Danish wars; the great Canute--tradition says--chirping a song in the middle of them; and last, the slaughter of Hastings, where the Saxon Harold went down, and the conquering Norman came up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading I recur a moment to what was said in our opening talk--as a boy will wisely go back a little way for a better jump forward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
a late time of life
From this reading I spoke--the reader will remember--of ringing, Celtic war-songs, which seemed to be all of literature that was drifting in the atmosphere, when we began: then there came a gleam of Christian light and of monkish learning thro’ St. Augustine in Southern England; and another gleam through Iona, and Lindisfarne, from Irish sources; then came Cædmon’s Bible singing,--which had echo far down in Milton’s day; next the good old Beda, telling the story of these things; then--a thousand years ago,--the Great Alfred, at once a book-maker and a King.
but in spite of that
From this reading _Geoffrey of Monmouth._ We start to-day with an England that has its office-holding and governing people speaking one language--its moody land-holders and cultivators speaking another--and its irascible Britons in Wales and Cumbria and Cornwall speaking yet another.
