1783
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From this reading Sir Harris Nicholas says it appeared in the year 1783, "one of the most prolific of Ritson's pen."
1784
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From this reading Haslewood is of opinion that it appeared about the same period as "The Bishopric Garland, or Durham Minstrel," which was printed at Stockton for the same R. Christopher in 1784.
32
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From this reading "GAMMER GURTON'S GARLAND, or the Nursery Parnassus," was originally issued at Stockton, as a small twopenny _brochure_, in 32mo, without a date, "printed by and for R. Christopher."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Haslewood is of opinion that it appeared about the same period as "The Bishopric Garland, or Durham Minstrel," which was printed at Stockton for the same R. Christopher in 1784.
(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 _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sir Harris Nicholas says it appeared in the year 1783, "one of the most prolific of Ritson's pen."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "GAMMER GURTON'S GARLAND, or the Nursery Parnassus," was originally issued at Stockton, as a small twopenny _brochure_, in 32mo, without a date, "printed by and for R. Christopher."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "GAMMER GURTON'S GARLAND, or the Nursery Parnassus," was originally issued at Stockton, as a small twopenny _brochure_, in 32mo, without a date, "printed by and for R. Christopher."
Bishopricnoun
the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
From this reading Haslewood is of opinion that it appeared about the same period as "The Bishopric Garland, or Durham Minstrel," which was printed at Stockton for the same R. Christopher in 1784.
brochurenounUS /broʊˈʃʊr/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading "GAMMER GURTON'S GARLAND, or the Nursery Parnassus," was originally issued at Stockton, as a small twopenny _brochure_, in 32mo, without a date, "printed by and for R. Christopher."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Printed by_ R. CLARK, _Edinburgh_.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading "GAMMER GURTON'S GARLAND, or the Nursery Parnassus," was originally issued at Stockton, as a small twopenny _brochure_, in 32mo, without a date, "printed by and for R. Christopher."
CLARKnounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading _Printed by_ R. CLARK, _Edinburgh_.
CollectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
the specified day of the month
From this reading "GAMMER GURTON'S GARLAND, or the Nursery Parnassus," was originally issued at Stockton, as a small twopenny _brochure_, in 32mo, without a date, "printed by and for R. Christopher."
DurhamnounUS /ˈdɜːrəm/
a city of north central North Carolina; site of Duke University
From this reading Haslewood is of opinion that it appeared about the same period as "The Bishopric Garland, or Durham Minstrel," which was printed at Stockton for the same R. Christopher in 1784.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading _Printed by_ R. CLARK, _Edinburgh_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
Gammer
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From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
GarlandverbUS /ˈɡɑːrlənd/
adorn with bands of flowers or leaves
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
Gurton's
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From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading Sir Harris Nicholas says it appeared in the year 1783, "one of the most prolific of Ritson's pen."
Haslewood
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From this reading Haslewood is of opinion that it appeared about the same period as "The Bishopric Garland, or Durham Minstrel," which was printed at Stockton for the same R. Christopher in 1784.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "GAMMER GURTON'S GARLAND, or the Nursery Parnassus," was originally issued at Stockton, as a small twopenny _brochure_, in 32mo, without a date, "printed by and for R. Christopher."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Haslewood is of opinion that it appeared about the same period as "The Bishopric Garland, or Durham Minstrel," which was printed at Stockton for the same R. Christopher in 1784.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading "GAMMER GURTON'S GARLAND, or the Nursery Parnassus," was originally issued at Stockton, as a small twopenny _brochure_, in 32mo, without a date, "printed by and for R. Christopher."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sir Harris Nicholas says it appeared in the year 1783, "one of the most prolific of Ritson's pen."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
MinstrelnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəl/
a singer of folk songs
From this reading Haslewood is of opinion that it appeared about the same period as "The Bishopric Garland, or Durham Minstrel," which was printed at Stockton for the same R. Christopher in 1784.
monounUS /moʊ/
an indefinitely short time
From this reading "GAMMER GURTON'S GARLAND, or the Nursery Parnassus," was originally issued at Stockton, as a small twopenny _brochure_, in 32mo, without a date, "printed by and for R. Christopher."
used to form the superlative
From this reading Sir Harris Nicholas says it appeared in the year 1783, "one of the most prolific of Ritson's pen."
not one and not the other of two
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading Sir Harris Nicholas says it appeared in the year 1783, "one of the most prolific of Ritson's pen."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
NurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading "GAMMER GURTON'S GARLAND, or the Nursery Parnassus," was originally issued at Stockton, as a small twopenny _brochure_, in 32mo, without a date, "printed by and for R. Christopher."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sir Harris Nicholas says it appeared in the year 1783, "one of the most prolific of Ritson's pen."
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Haslewood is of opinion that it appeared about the same period as "The Bishopric Garland, or Durham Minstrel," which was printed at Stockton for the same R. Christopher in 1784.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "GAMMER GURTON'S GARLAND, or the Nursery Parnassus," was originally issued at Stockton, as a small twopenny _brochure_, in 32mo, without a date, "printed by and for R. Christopher."
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading "GAMMER GURTON'S GARLAND, or the Nursery Parnassus," was originally issued at Stockton, as a small twopenny _brochure_, in 32mo, without a date, "printed by and for R. Christopher."
ParnassusnounUS /ˌpɑːrˈnæsəs/
(Greek mythology) a mountain in central Greece where (according to Greek mythology) the Muses lived; known as the mythological home of music and poetry
From this reading "GAMMER GURTON'S GARLAND, or the Nursery Parnassus," was originally issued at Stockton, as a small twopenny _brochure_, in 32mo, without a date, "printed by and for R. Christopher."
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Sir Harris Nicholas says it appeared in the year 1783, "one of the most prolific of Ritson's pen."
an amount of time
From this reading Haslewood is of opinion that it appeared about the same period as "The Bishopric Garland, or Durham Minstrel," which was printed at Stockton for the same R. Christopher in 1784.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed by_ R. CLARK, _Edinburgh_.
prolificadjectiveUS /proʊˈlɪfɪk/
intellectually productive
From this reading Sir Harris Nicholas says it appeared in the year 1783, "one of the most prolific of Ritson's pen."
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading _Printed by_ R. CLARK, _Edinburgh_.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
Ritson's
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From this reading Sir Harris Nicholas says it appeared in the year 1783, "one of the most prolific of Ritson's pen."
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Haslewood is of opinion that it appeared about the same period as "The Bishopric Garland, or Durham Minstrel," which was printed at Stockton for the same R. Christopher in 1784.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Sir Harris Nicholas says it appeared in the year 1783, "one of the most prolific of Ritson's pen."
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Harris Nicholas says it appeared in the year 1783, "one of the most prolific of Ritson's pen."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "GAMMER GURTON'S GARLAND, or the Nursery Parnassus," was originally issued at Stockton, as a small twopenny _brochure_, in 32mo, without a date, "printed by and for R. Christopher."
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
StocktonnounUS /ˈstɑːktən/
United States writer (1834-1902)
From this reading "GAMMER GURTON'S GARLAND, or the Nursery Parnassus," was originally issued at Stockton, as a small twopenny _brochure_, in 32mo, without a date, "printed by and for R. Christopher."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Haslewood is of opinion that it appeared about the same period as "The Bishopric Garland, or Durham Minstrel," which was printed at Stockton for the same R. Christopher in 1784.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
twopennyadjective
of trifling worth
From this reading "GAMMER GURTON'S GARLAND, or the Nursery Parnassus," was originally issued at Stockton, as a small twopenny _brochure_, in 32mo, without a date, "printed by and for R. Christopher."
VersesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "GAMMER GURTON'S GARLAND, or the Nursery Parnassus," was originally issued at Stockton, as a small twopenny _brochure_, in 32mo, without a date, "printed by and for R. Christopher."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Haslewood is of opinion that it appeared about the same period as "The Bishopric Garland, or Durham Minstrel," which was printed at Stockton for the same R. Christopher in 1784.
which person or people
From this reading _Gammer Gurton's Garland._ A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of all Little Good Children who can neither read nor run.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "GAMMER GURTON'S GARLAND, or the Nursery Parnassus," was originally issued at Stockton, as a small twopenny _brochure_, in 32mo, without a date, "printed by and for R. Christopher."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Sir Harris Nicholas says it appeared in the year 1783, "one of the most prolific of Ritson's pen."
