a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading And, introductory to landing, Braid-Beard proceeded to give us some little account of the island, and its rulers.
(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 As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And, introductory to landing, Braid-Beard proceeded to give us some little account of the island, and its rulers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
Braid-Beard
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From this reading And, introductory to landing, Braid-Beard proceeded to give us some little account of the island, and its rulers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, strange to relate, this was the very object which the lord seigniors had in view; the very object they sought to compass, by instituting their games.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, strange to relate, this was the very object which the lord seigniors had in view; the very object they sought to compass, by instituting their games.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading But, strange to relate, this was the very object which the lord seigniors had in view; the very object they sought to compass, by instituting their games.
greatly pleased
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
Diranda
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From this reading Of The Isle Of Diranda In good time the shores of Diranda were in sight.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
equilibrio
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From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though, for the most part, they wisely kept the secret locked up.
many times at short intervals
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And, introductory to landing, Braid-Beard proceeded to give us some little account of the island, and its rulers.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Of The Isle Of Diranda In good time the shores of Diranda were in sight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But, strange to relate, this was the very object which the lord seigniors had in view; the very object they sought to compass, by instituting their games.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of The Isle Of Diranda In good time the shores of Diranda were in sight.
institutingverbUS /ˈɪnstɪtuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading But, strange to relate, this was the very object which the lord seigniors had in view; the very object they sought to compass, by instituting their games.
introductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading And, introductory to landing, Braid-Beard proceeded to give us some little account of the island, and its rulers.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading And, introductory to landing, Braid-Beard proceeded to give us some little account of the island, and its rulers.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading Of The Isle Of Diranda In good time the shores of Diranda were in sight.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And, introductory to landing, Braid-Beard proceeded to give us some little account of the island, and its rulers.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Though, for the most part, they wisely kept the secret locked up.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading And, introductory to landing, Braid-Beard proceeded to give us some little account of the island, and its rulers.
immediately past
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And, introductory to landing, Braid-Beard proceeded to give us some little account of the island, and its rulers.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Though, for the most part, they wisely kept the secret locked up.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Though, for the most part, they wisely kept the secret locked up.
multiplicitynounUS /ˌmʌltəˈplɪsɪti/
the property of being multiple
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
not-withstanding
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From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
nuptialsnounUS /ˈnʌptʃəlz/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But, strange to relate, this was the very object which the lord seigniors had in view; the very object they sought to compass, by instituting their games.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of The Isle Of Diranda In good time the shores of Diranda were in sight.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Though, for the most part, they wisely kept the secret locked up.
Piko
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From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading And, introductory to landing, Braid-Beard proceeded to give us some little account of the island, and its rulers.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading But, strange to relate, this was the very object which the lord seigniors had in view; the very object they sought to compass, by instituting their games.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading And, introductory to landing, Braid-Beard proceeded to give us some little account of the island, and its rulers.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Though, for the most part, they wisely kept the secret locked up.
seigniors
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From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Of The Isle Of Diranda In good time the shores of Diranda were in sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Of The Isle Of Diranda In good time the shores of Diranda were in sight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And, introductory to landing, Braid-Beard proceeded to give us some little account of the island, and its rulers.
that is looked for
From this reading But, strange to relate, this was the very object which the lord seigniors had in view; the very object they sought to compass, by instituting their games.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading But, strange to relate, this was the very object which the lord seigniors had in view; the very object they sought to compass, by instituting their games.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of The Isle Of Diranda In good time the shores of Diranda were in sight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, strange to relate, this was the very object which the lord seigniors had in view; the very object they sought to compass, by instituting their games.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But, strange to relate, this was the very object which the lord seigniors had in view; the very object they sought to compass, by instituting their games.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though, for the most part, they wisely kept the secret locked up.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of The Isle Of Diranda In good time the shores of Diranda were in sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And, introductory to landing, Braid-Beard proceeded to give us some little account of the island, and its rulers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Though, for the most part, they wisely kept the secret locked up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And, introductory to landing, Braid-Beard proceeded to give us some little account of the island, and its rulers.
precisely as stated
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But, strange to relate, this was the very object which the lord seigniors had in view; the very object they sought to compass, by instituting their games.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, strange to relate, this was the very object which the lord seigniors had in view; the very object they sought to compass, by instituting their games.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of The Isle Of Diranda In good time the shores of Diranda were in sight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
which person or people
From this reading As previously hinted, those very magnificent and illustrious lord seigniors, the lord seigniors Hello and Piko, who between them divided Diranda, delighted in all manner of public games, especially warlike ones; which last were celebrated so frequently, and were so fatal in their results, that, not-withstanding the multiplicity of nuptials taking place in the isle, its population remained in equilibrio.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading Though, for the most part, they wisely kept the secret locked up.
