1595
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From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
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From this reading 3), Autolycus says: “the hottest day prognostication proclaims;” that is, the hottest day foretold in the almanac.
almanacnounUS /ˈɑːlmənæk/
an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year
From this reading 3), Autolycus says: “the hottest day prognostication proclaims;” that is, the hottest day foretold in the almanac.
Almanack
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From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
Almanacs
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From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
in addition
From this reading In Sonnet xiv. the prognostications in almanacs are also noticed:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Sonnet xiv. the prognostications in almanacs are also noticed:
Autolycus
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From this reading 3), Autolycus says: “the hottest day prognostication proclaims;” that is, the hottest day foretold in the almanac.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
foretoldverbUS /fɔːrˈtoʊld/
inflected form of “foretell” — foreshadow or presage
From this reading 3), Autolycus says: “the hottest day prognostication proclaims;” that is, the hottest day foretold in the almanac.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
hottestadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːtəst/
superlative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading 3), Autolycus says: “the hottest day prognostication proclaims;” that is, the hottest day foretold in the almanac.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 3), Autolycus says: “the hottest day prognostication proclaims;” that is, the hottest day foretold in the almanac.
ivnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading So, in the “Winter’s Tale” (iv.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
being perceived or observed
From this reading In Sonnet xiv. the prognostications in almanacs are also noticed:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
proclaimsverbUS /proʊˈkleɪmz/
third-person singular of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading 3), Autolycus says: “the hottest day prognostication proclaims;” that is, the hottest day foretold in the almanac.
PrognosticationnounUS /prɑːɡˌnɑːstəˈkeɪʃən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
prognosticationsnounUS /prɑːɡˌnɑːstəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “prognostication” — a sign of something about to happen
From this reading In Sonnet xiv. the prognostications in almanacs are also noticed:
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading 3), Autolycus says: “the hottest day prognostication proclaims;” that is, the hottest day foretold in the almanac.
Shakespeare'snounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːrz/
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, in the “Winter’s Tale” (iv.
SonnetnounUS /ˈsɑːnɪt/
a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
From this reading In Sonnet xiv. the prognostications in almanacs are also noticed:
SUNDRYadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading SUNDRY SUPERSTITIONS.
SUPERSTITIONSnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading SUNDRY SUPERSTITIONS.
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 So, in the “Winter’s Tale” (iv.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 3), Autolycus says: “the hottest day prognostication proclaims;” that is, the hottest day foretold in the almanac.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
Winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading So, in the “Winter’s Tale” (iv.
xivnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading In Sonnet xiv. the prognostications in almanacs are also noticed:
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading _Almanacs._ In Shakespeare’s day these were published under this title: “An Almanack and Prognostication made for the year of our Lord God, 1595.”
