Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading The first is so singular, that we print it as it is found--a genuine antique, fished up, in perfect preservation, out of the wreck of the old world.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading About eight miles from Ludlow, in the county of Herefordshire, once stood the Abbey of Wigmore.

the superior of an abbey of monks

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About eight miles from Ludlow, in the county of Herefordshire, once stood the Abbey of Wigmore.

in the past

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

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

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

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

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading The first is so singular, that we print it as it is found--a genuine antique, fished up, in perfect preservation, out of the wreck of the old world.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There was Wigmore Castle, a stronghold of the Welsh Marches, now, we believe, a modern, well-conditioned mansion; and Wigmore Abbey, of which we do not hear that there are any remaining traces.

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

From this reading There was Wigmore Castle, a stronghold of the Welsh Marches, now, we believe, a modern, well-conditioned mansion; and Wigmore Abbey, of which we do not hear that there are any remaining traces.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

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

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading There was Wigmore Castle, a stronghold of the Welsh Marches, now, we believe, a modern, well-conditioned mansion; and Wigmore Abbey, of which we do not hear that there are any remaining traces.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading There was Wigmore Castle, a stronghold of the Welsh Marches, now, we believe, a modern, well-conditioned mansion; and Wigmore Abbey, of which we do not hear that there are any remaining traces.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading About eight miles from Ludlow, in the county of Herefordshire, once stood the Abbey of Wigmore.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There was Wigmore Castle, a stronghold of the Welsh Marches, now, we believe, a modern, well-conditioned mansion; and Wigmore Abbey, of which we do not hear that there are any remaining traces.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

being one more than seven

From this reading About eight miles from Ludlow, in the county of Herefordshire, once stood the Abbey of Wigmore.

one or the other of two

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first is so singular, that we print it as it is found--a genuine antique, fished up, in perfect preservation, out of the wreck of the old world.

past form of “fish” — seek indirectly

From this reading The first is so singular, that we print it as it is found--a genuine antique, fished up, in perfect preservation, out of the wreck of the old world.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

set up or found

From this reading The first is so singular, that we print it as it is found--a genuine antique, fished up, in perfect preservation, out of the wreck of the old world.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading About eight miles from Ludlow, in the county of Herefordshire, once stood the Abbey of Wigmore.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading The first is so singular, that we print it as it is found--a genuine antique, fished up, in perfect preservation, out of the wreck of the old world.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading There was Wigmore Castle, a stronghold of the Welsh Marches, now, we believe, a modern, well-conditioned mansion; and Wigmore Abbey, of which we do not hear that there are any remaining traces.

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From this reading About eight miles from Ludlow, in the county of Herefordshire, once stood the Abbey of Wigmore.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

ten 10s

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

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

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

a search for knowledge

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

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

From this reading The first is so singular, that we print it as it is found--a genuine antique, fished up, in perfect preservation, out of the wreck of the old world.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The first is so singular, that we print it as it is found--a genuine antique, fished up, in perfect preservation, out of the wreck of the old world.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

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

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

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From this reading About eight miles from Ludlow, in the county of Herefordshire, once stood the Abbey of Wigmore.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading There was Wigmore Castle, a stronghold of the Welsh Marches, now, we believe, a modern, well-conditioned mansion; and Wigmore Abbey, of which we do not hear that there are any remaining traces.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

a region in central Italy

From this reading There was Wigmore Castle, a stronghold of the Welsh Marches, now, we believe, a modern, well-conditioned mansion; and Wigmore Abbey, of which we do not hear that there are any remaining traces.

a recognition of meritorious service

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading About eight miles from Ludlow, in the county of Herefordshire, once stood the Abbey of Wigmore.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was Wigmore Castle, a stronghold of the Welsh Marches, now, we believe, a modern, well-conditioned mansion; and Wigmore Abbey, of which we do not hear that there are any remaining traces.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading There was Wigmore Castle, a stronghold of the Welsh Marches, now, we believe, a modern, well-conditioned mansion; and Wigmore Abbey, of which we do not hear that there are any remaining traces.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

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

From this reading The first is so singular, that we print it as it is found--a genuine antique, fished up, in perfect preservation, out of the wreck of the old world.

on one occasion

From this reading About eight miles from Ludlow, in the county of Herefordshire, once stood the Abbey of Wigmore.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The first is so singular, that we print it as it is found--a genuine antique, fished up, in perfect preservation, out of the wreck of the old world.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading The first is so singular, that we print it as it is found--a genuine antique, fished up, in perfect preservation, out of the wreck of the old world.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

From this reading The first is so singular, that we print it as it is found--a genuine antique, fished up, in perfect preservation, out of the wreck of the old world.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading The first is so singular, that we print it as it is found--a genuine antique, fished up, in perfect preservation, out of the wreck of the old world.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

not used up

From this reading There was Wigmore Castle, a stronghold of the Welsh Marches, now, we believe, a modern, well-conditioned mansion; and Wigmore Abbey, of which we do not hear that there are any remaining traces.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

unusual or striking

From this reading The first is so singular, that we print it as it is found--a genuine antique, fished up, in perfect preservation, out of the wreck of the old world.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

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

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

move an implement through

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading About eight miles from Ludlow, in the county of Herefordshire, once stood the Abbey of Wigmore.

a strongly fortified defensive structure

From this reading There was Wigmore Castle, a stronghold of the Welsh Marches, now, we believe, a modern, well-conditioned mansion; and Wigmore Abbey, of which we do not hear that there are any remaining traces.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first is so singular, that we print it as it is found--a genuine antique, fished up, in perfect preservation, out of the wreck of the old world.

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

From this reading The first is so singular, that we print it as it is found--a genuine antique, fished up, in perfect preservation, out of the wreck of the old world.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was Wigmore Castle, a stronghold of the Welsh Marches, now, we believe, a modern, well-conditioned mansion; and Wigmore Abbey, of which we do not hear that there are any remaining traces.

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

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

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

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

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

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading There was Wigmore Castle, a stronghold of the Welsh Marches, now, we believe, a modern, well-conditioned mansion; and Wigmore Abbey, of which we do not hear that there are any remaining traces.

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

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

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

From this reading The first is so singular, that we print it as it is found--a genuine antique, fished up, in perfect preservation, out of the wreck of the old world.

having passed out of existence

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

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

From this reading There was Wigmore Castle, a stronghold of the Welsh Marches, now, we believe, a modern, well-conditioned mansion; and Wigmore Abbey, of which we do not hear that there are any remaining traces.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Of these documents two specimens shall be given in this place, one of either kind; and both, so far as we know, new to modern history.

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From this reading There was Wigmore Castle, a stronghold of the Welsh Marches, now, we believe, a modern, well-conditioned mansion; and Wigmore Abbey, of which we do not hear that there are any remaining traces.

a native or resident of Wales

From this reading There was Wigmore Castle, a stronghold of the Welsh Marches, now, we believe, a modern, well-conditioned mansion; and Wigmore Abbey, of which we do not hear that there are any remaining traces.

at the time that

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____

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

From this reading There was Wigmore Castle, a stronghold of the Welsh Marches, now, we believe, a modern, well-conditioned mansion; and Wigmore Abbey, of which we do not hear that there are any remaining traces.

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

From this reading About eight miles from Ludlow, in the county of Herefordshire, once stood the Abbey of Wigmore.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The first is so singular, that we print it as it is found--a genuine antique, fished up, in perfect preservation, out of the wreck of the old world.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading The first is so singular, that we print it as it is found--a genuine antique, fished up, in perfect preservation, out of the wreck of the old world.

a late time of life

From this reading Though now vanished, however, like so many of its kind, three hundred years ago the house was in vigorous existence; and when the stir commenced for an inquiry, the proceedings of the abbot of this place gave occasion to a memorial which stands in the Rolls collection as follows*:-- ____