Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

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From this reading The first is one of the oddest--Andrew Boorde (_c._ 1490-1549).

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From this reading In 1542 he was writing his _Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge_, and had come to "the xxxviii. chapiter," which "treateth of Egypt, and of theyr money and of theyr speche."

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From this reading The first is one of the oddest--Andrew Boorde (_c._ 1490-1549).

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

From this reading Carthusian, traveller, physician, and, perhaps, the original Merry Andrew, he got into trouble over certain delinquencies, and died a prisoner in the Fleet gaol.

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

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading The first is one of the oddest--Andrew Boorde (_c._ 1490-1549).

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

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

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

From this reading In 1542 he was writing his _Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge_, and had come to "the xxxviii. chapiter," which "treateth of Egypt, and of theyr money and of theyr speche."

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From this reading The first is one of the oddest--Andrew Boorde (_c._ 1490-1549).

get temporarily

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

in a courageous manner

From this reading He started bravely:-- "Egipt is a countrey ioyned to Jury, The countrey is plentyfull of wine, corne and hony.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading The first is one of the oddest--Andrew Boorde (_c._ 1490-1549).

a member of the Carthusian order

From this reading Carthusian, traveller, physician, and, perhaps, the original Merry Andrew, he got into trouble over certain delinquencies, and died a prisoner in the Fleet gaol.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Carthusian, traveller, physician, and, perhaps, the original Merry Andrew, he got into trouble over certain delinquencies, and died a prisoner in the Fleet gaol.

the upper part of a column that supports the entablature

From this reading In 1542 he was writing his _Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge_, and had come to "the xxxviii. chapiter," which "treateth of Egypt, and of theyr money and of theyr speche."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In 1542 he was writing his _Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge_, and had come to "the xxxviii. chapiter," which "treateth of Egypt, and of theyr money and of theyr speche."

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From this reading He started bravely:-- "Egipt is a countrey ioyned to Jury, The countrey is plentyfull of wine, corne and hony.

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From this reading He started bravely:-- "Egipt is a countrey ioyned to Jury, The countrey is plentyfull of wine, corne and hony.

plural of “delinquency” — nonpayment of a debt when due

From this reading Carthusian, traveller, physician, and, perhaps, the original Merry Andrew, he got into trouble over certain delinquencies, and died a prisoner in the Fleet gaol.

assign a name or title to

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Carthusian, traveller, physician, and, perhaps, the original Merry Andrew, he got into trouble over certain delinquencies, and died a prisoner in the Fleet gaol.

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From this reading He started bravely:-- "Egipt is a countrey ioyned to Jury, The countrey is plentyfull of wine, corne and hony.

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading In 1542 he was writing his _Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge_, and had come to "the xxxviii. chapiter," which "treateth of Egypt, and of theyr money and of theyr speche."

cut or impressed into a surface

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first is one of the oddest--Andrew Boorde (_c._ 1490-1549).

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading Carthusian, traveller, physician, and, perhaps, the original Merry Andrew, he got into trouble over certain delinquencies, and died a prisoner in the Fleet gaol.

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From this reading In 1542 he was writing his _Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge_, and had come to "the xxxviii. chapiter," which "treateth of Egypt, and of theyr money and of theyr speche."

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading Carthusian, traveller, physician, and, perhaps, the original Merry Andrew, he got into trouble over certain delinquencies, and died a prisoner in the Fleet gaol.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Carthusian, traveller, physician, and, perhaps, the original Merry Andrew, he got into trouble over certain delinquencies, and died a prisoner in the Fleet gaol.

plural of “gypsy” — a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In 1542 he was writing his _Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge_, and had come to "the xxxviii. chapiter," which "treateth of Egypt, and of theyr money and of theyr speche."

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

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

From this reading Carthusian, traveller, physician, and, perhaps, the original Merry Andrew, he got into trouble over certain delinquencies, and died a prisoner in the Fleet gaol.

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

From this reading In 1542 he was writing his _Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge_, and had come to "the xxxviii. chapiter," which "treateth of Egypt, and of theyr money and of theyr speche."

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From this reading He started bravely:-- "Egipt is a countrey ioyned to Jury, The countrey is plentyfull of wine, corne and hony.

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

From this reading Carthusian, traveller, physician, and, perhaps, the original Merry Andrew, he got into trouble over certain delinquencies, and died a prisoner in the Fleet gaol.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Carthusian, traveller, physician, and, perhaps, the original Merry Andrew, he got into trouble over certain delinquencies, and died a prisoner in the Fleet gaol.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading In 1542 he was writing his _Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge_, and had come to "the xxxviii. chapiter," which "treateth of Egypt, and of theyr money and of theyr speche."

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From this reading He started bravely:-- "Egipt is a countrey ioyned to Jury, The countrey is plentyfull of wine, corne and hony.

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

From this reading The first is one of the oddest--Andrew Boorde (_c._ 1490-1549).

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From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading He started bravely:-- "Egipt is a countrey ioyned to Jury, The countrey is plentyfull of wine, corne and hony.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading In 1542 he was writing his _Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge_, and had come to "the xxxviii. chapiter," which "treateth of Egypt, and of theyr money and of theyr speche."

held dear

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

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 {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

understood perfectly

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Carthusian, traveller, physician, and, perhaps, the original Merry Andrew, he got into trouble over certain delinquencies, and died a prisoner in the Fleet gaol.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading In 1542 he was writing his _Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge_, and had come to "the xxxviii. chapiter," which "treateth of Egypt, and of theyr money and of theyr speche."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

superlative of “odd” — not divisible by two

From this reading The first is one of the oddest--Andrew Boorde (_c._ 1490-1549).

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The first is one of the oddest--Andrew Boorde (_c._ 1490-1549).

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Carthusian, traveller, physician, and, perhaps, the original Merry Andrew, he got into trouble over certain delinquencies, and died a prisoner in the Fleet gaol.

above and across; more than

From this reading Carthusian, traveller, physician, and, perhaps, the original Merry Andrew, he got into trouble over certain delinquencies, and died a prisoner in the Fleet gaol.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

coated with paint

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

by chance

From this reading Carthusian, traveller, physician, and, perhaps, the original Merry Andrew, he got into trouble over certain delinquencies, and died a prisoner in the Fleet gaol.

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From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Carthusian, traveller, physician, and, perhaps, the original Merry Andrew, he got into trouble over certain delinquencies, and died a prisoner in the Fleet gaol.

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From this reading He started bravely:-- "Egipt is a countrey ioyned to Jury, The countrey is plentyfull of wine, corne and hony.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Carthusian, traveller, physician, and, perhaps, the original Merry Andrew, he got into trouble over certain delinquencies, and died a prisoner in the Fleet gaol.

any competition

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

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

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

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From this reading In 1542 he was writing his _Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge_, and had come to "the xxxviii. chapiter," which "treateth of Egypt, and of theyr money and of theyr speche."

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

From this reading He started bravely:-- "Egipt is a countrey ioyned to Jury, The countrey is plentyfull of wine, corne and hony.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

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

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

in or at that place or location

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

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From this reading In 1542 he was writing his _Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge_, and had come to "the xxxviii. chapiter," which "treateth of Egypt, and of theyr money and of theyr speche."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

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

From this reading In 1542 he was writing his _Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge_, and had come to "the xxxviii. chapiter," which "treateth of Egypt, and of theyr money and of theyr speche."

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

a person who changes location

From this reading Carthusian, traveller, physician, and, perhaps, the original Merry Andrew, he got into trouble over certain delinquencies, and died a prisoner in the Fleet gaol.

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From this reading In 1542 he was writing his _Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge_, and had come to "the xxxviii. chapiter," which "treateth of Egypt, and of theyr money and of theyr speche."

a source of difficulty

From this reading Carthusian, traveller, physician, and, perhaps, the original Merry Andrew, he got into trouble over certain delinquencies, and died a prisoner in the Fleet gaol.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

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

From this reading In 1542 he was writing his _Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge_, and had come to "the xxxviii. chapiter," which "treateth of Egypt, and of theyr money and of theyr speche."

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

From this reading In 1542 he was writing his _Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge_, and had come to "the xxxviii. chapiter," which "treateth of Egypt, and of theyr money and of theyr speche."

which person or people

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading He started bravely:-- "Egipt is a countrey ioyned to Jury, The countrey is plentyfull of wine, corne and hony.

the act of creating written works

From this reading In 1542 he was writing his _Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge_, and had come to "the xxxviii. chapiter," which "treateth of Egypt, and of theyr money and of theyr speche."

being eight more than thirty

From this reading In 1542 he was writing his _Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge_, and had come to "the xxxviii. chapiter," which "treateth of Egypt, and of theyr money and of theyr speche."

but in spite of that

From this reading {Portrait of George Borrow, painted by H. W. Phillips, engraved by W. Hall: p0.jpg} There have been many Romany Ryes, or "Gypsy Gentlemen," as Gypsies designate those who, though not of their race, yet have loved that race, and have mastered the Romany tongue.