Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

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

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

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

From this reading He professes the Anglican faith, despite 'a very long and very trew friendship for some of the Roman Church.'

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading His worldly estate he has acquired 'neither by falsehood or flattery or the extreme crewelty of the law of this nation.'

how long something has existed

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

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

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

a Protestant who is a follower of Anglicanism

From this reading He professes the Anglican faith, despite 'a very long and very trew friendship for some of the Roman Church.'

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

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

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

for the reason that

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

(law) a gift of personal property by will

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

in addition to; as well as

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His worldly estate he has acquired 'neither by falsehood or flattery or the extreme crewelty of the law of this nation.'

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading He professes the Anglican faith, despite 'a very long and very trew friendship for some of the Roman Church.'

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

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From this reading His worldly estate he has acquired 'neither by falsehood or flattery or the extreme crewelty of the law of this nation.'

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading He professes the Anglican faith, despite 'a very long and very trew friendship for some of the Roman Church.'

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From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading His worldly estate he has acquired 'neither by falsehood or flattery or the extreme crewelty of the law of this nation.'

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading His worldly estate he has acquired 'neither by falsehood or flattery or the extreme crewelty of the law of this nation.'

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading He professes the Anglican faith, despite 'a very long and very trew friendship for some of the Roman Church.'

a false statement

From this reading His worldly estate he has acquired 'neither by falsehood or flattery or the extreme crewelty of the law of this nation.'

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

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From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

excessive or insincere praise

From this reading His worldly estate he has acquired 'neither by falsehood or flattery or the extreme crewelty of the law of this nation.'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading He professes the Anglican faith, despite 'a very long and very trew friendship for some of the Roman Church.'

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 On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

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

From this reading His worldly estate he has acquired 'neither by falsehood or flattery or the extreme crewelty of the law of this nation.'

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He professes the Anglican faith, despite 'a very long and very trew friendship for some of the Roman Church.'

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

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

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

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

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

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From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

immediately past

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading His worldly estate he has acquired 'neither by falsehood or flattery or the extreme crewelty of the law of this nation.'

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He professes the Anglican faith, despite 'a very long and very trew friendship for some of the Roman Church.'

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

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From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

used to form the superlative

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

a form of address for a man

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading His worldly estate he has acquired 'neither by falsehood or flattery or the extreme crewelty of the law of this nation.'

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

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From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

not one and not the other of two

From this reading His worldly estate he has acquired 'neither by falsehood or flattery or the extreme crewelty of the law of this nation.'

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From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

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

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His worldly estate he has acquired 'neither by falsehood or flattery or the extreme crewelty of the law of this nation.'

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

-ing form of “pinch” — squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas)

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

past form of “praise” — express approval of

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

third-person singular of “profess” — practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about

From this reading He professes the Anglican faith, despite 'a very long and very trew friendship for some of the Roman Church.'

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading He professes the Anglican faith, despite 'a very long and very trew friendship for some of the Roman Church.'

express in words

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He professes the Anglican faith, despite 'a very long and very trew friendship for some of the Roman Church.'

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From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

carry out

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

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

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

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

From this reading His worldly estate he has acquired 'neither by falsehood or flattery or the extreme crewelty of the law of this nation.'

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

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

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

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From this reading He professes the Anglican faith, despite 'a very long and very trew friendship for some of the Roman Church.'

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

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

precisely as stated

From this reading He professes the Anglican faith, despite 'a very long and very trew friendship for some of the Roman Church.'

English composer (1902-1983)

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

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

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

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

From this reading A bequest is made of money for coals to the poor of Stafford, 'every last weike in Janewary, or in every first weike in Febrewary; I say then, because I take that time to be the hardest and most pinching times with pore people.'

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

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

in the company of; together with

From this reading His property was in two houses in London, the lease of Norington farm, a farm near Stafford, besides books, linen, and a hanging cabinet inscribed with his name, now, it seems, in the possession of Mr. Elkin Mathews.

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading His worldly estate he has acquired 'neither by falsehood or flattery or the extreme crewelty of the law of this nation.'

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading On August 9, 1683, Walton wrote his will, 'in the neintyeth year of my age, and in perfect memory, for which praised be God.'