1596
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From this reading FIRE AND SWORD 'What love hath wrought Is dearly bought.'--_Old Song_, 1596.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
anew
From this reading Again and again hope had been raised that he was in one of the Popish centres which were scattered over the Low Countries.
(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 Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIRE AND SWORD 'What love hath wrought Is dearly bought.'--_Old Song_, 1596.
Arnhemnoun
a city in the central Netherlands on the lower Rhine River; site of a battle in 1944 during World War II
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Again and again hope had been raised that he was in one of the Popish centres which were scattered over the Low Countries.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Once Mary had been taken, under Humphrey's care, to watch before the gates of a retired house in a village near Arnhem, whence the scholars of a Jesuit school sometimes passed out for exercise.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading FIRE AND SWORD 'What love hath wrought Is dearly bought.'--_Old Song_, 1596.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Once Mary had been taken, under Humphrey's care, to watch before the gates of a retired house in a village near Arnhem, whence the scholars of a Jesuit school sometimes passed out for exercise.
centresnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Again and again hope had been raised that he was in one of the Popish centres which were scattered over the Low Countries.
CountriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Again and again hope had been raised that he was in one of the Popish centres which were scattered over the Low Countries.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading FIRE AND SWORD 'What love hath wrought Is dearly bought.'--_Old Song_, 1596.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Once Mary had been taken, under Humphrey's care, to watch before the gates of a retired house in a village near Arnhem, whence the scholars of a Jesuit school sometimes passed out for exercise.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For the Papists were under protection of the Spanish forces, and were far safer than their Protestant neighbours.
start firing a weapon
From this reading FIRE AND SWORD 'What love hath wrought Is dearly bought.'--_Old Song_, 1596.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading For the Papists were under protection of the Spanish forces, and were far safer than their Protestant neighbours.
set up or found
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Once Mary had been taken, under Humphrey's care, to watch before the gates of a retired house in a village near Arnhem, whence the scholars of a Jesuit school sometimes passed out for exercise.
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 Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
Gifford
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From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading FIRE AND SWORD 'What love hath wrought Is dearly bought.'--_Old Song_, 1596.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Again and again hope had been raised that he was in one of the Popish centres which were scattered over the Low Countries.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Again and again hope had been raised that he was in one of the Popish centres which were scattered over the Low Countries.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
Humphrey
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From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
Humphrey's
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From this reading Once Mary had been taken, under Humphrey's care, to watch before the gates of a retired house in a village near Arnhem, whence the scholars of a Jesuit school sometimes passed out for exercise.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIRE AND SWORD 'What love hath wrought Is dearly bought.'--_Old Song_, 1596.
JesuitnounUS /ˈdʒeʒuːɪt/
a member of the Jesuit order
From this reading Once Mary had been taken, under Humphrey's care, to watch before the gates of a retired house in a village near Arnhem, whence the scholars of a Jesuit school sometimes passed out for exercise.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading FIRE AND SWORD 'What love hath wrought Is dearly bought.'--_Old Song_, 1596.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Again and again hope had been raised that he was in one of the Popish centres which were scattered over the Low Countries.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Once Mary had been taken, under Humphrey's care, to watch before the gates of a retired house in a village near Arnhem, whence the scholars of a Jesuit school sometimes passed out for exercise.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading For the Papists were under protection of the Spanish forces, and were far safer than their Protestant neighbours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading FIRE AND SWORD 'What love hath wrought Is dearly bought.'--_Old Song_, 1596.
on one occasion
From this reading Once Mary had been taken, under Humphrey's care, to watch before the gates of a retired house in a village near Arnhem, whence the scholars of a Jesuit school sometimes passed out for exercise.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Again and again hope had been raised that he was in one of the Popish centres which were scattered over the Low Countries.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Once Mary had been taken, under Humphrey's care, to watch before the gates of a retired house in a village near Arnhem, whence the scholars of a Jesuit school sometimes passed out for exercise.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Again and again hope had been raised that he was in one of the Popish centres which were scattered over the Low Countries.
Papists
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From this reading For the Papists were under protection of the Spanish forces, and were far safer than their Protestant neighbours.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Once Mary had been taken, under Humphrey's care, to watch before the gates of a retired house in a village near Arnhem, whence the scholars of a Jesuit school sometimes passed out for exercise.
Popishadjective
of or relating to or supporting Romanism
From this reading Again and again hope had been raised that he was in one of the Popish centres which were scattered over the Low Countries.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading For the Papists were under protection of the Spanish forces, and were far safer than their Protestant neighbours.
ProtestantnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstənt/
an adherent of Protestantism
From this reading For the Papists were under protection of the Spanish forces, and were far safer than their Protestant neighbours.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Again and again hope had been raised that he was in one of the Popish centres which were scattered over the Low Countries.
Ratcliffe
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From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
resting-place
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From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Once Mary had been taken, under Humphrey's care, to watch before the gates of a retired house in a village near Arnhem, whence the scholars of a Jesuit school sometimes passed out for exercise.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading For the Papists were under protection of the Spanish forces, and were far safer than their Protestant neighbours.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Again and again hope had been raised that he was in one of the Popish centres which were scattered over the Low Countries.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading Once Mary had been taken, under Humphrey's care, to watch before the gates of a retired house in a village near Arnhem, whence the scholars of a Jesuit school sometimes passed out for exercise.
an educational institution
From this reading Once Mary had been taken, under Humphrey's care, to watch before the gates of a retired house in a village near Arnhem, whence the scholars of a Jesuit school sometimes passed out for exercise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Once Mary had been taken, under Humphrey's care, to watch before the gates of a retired house in a village near Arnhem, whence the scholars of a Jesuit school sometimes passed out for exercise.
a male human offspring
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading FIRE AND SWORD 'What love hath wrought Is dearly bought.'--_Old Song_, 1596.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading For the Papists were under protection of the Spanish forces, and were far safer than their Protestant neighbours.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading FIRE AND SWORD 'What love hath wrought Is dearly bought.'--_Old Song_, 1596.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Once Mary had been taken, under Humphrey's care, to watch before the gates of a retired house in a village near Arnhem, whence the scholars of a Jesuit school sometimes passed out for exercise.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For the Papists were under protection of the Spanish forces, and were far safer than their Protestant neighbours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Again and again hope had been raised that he was in one of the Popish centres which were scattered over the Low Countries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For the Papists were under protection of the Spanish forces, and were far safer than their Protestant neighbours.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Once Mary had been taken, under Humphrey's care, to watch before the gates of a retired house in a village near Arnhem, whence the scholars of a Jesuit school sometimes passed out for exercise.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Once Mary had been taken, under Humphrey's care, to watch before the gates of a retired house in a village near Arnhem, whence the scholars of a Jesuit school sometimes passed out for exercise.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
look attentively
From this reading Once Mary had been taken, under Humphrey's care, to watch before the gates of a retired house in a village near Arnhem, whence the scholars of a Jesuit school sometimes passed out for exercise.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Again and again hope had been raised that he was in one of the Popish centres which were scattered over the Low Countries.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading FIRE AND SWORD 'What love hath wrought Is dearly bought.'--_Old Song_, 1596.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Once Mary had been taken, under Humphrey's care, to watch before the gates of a retired house in a village near Arnhem, whence the scholars of a Jesuit school sometimes passed out for exercise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Again and again hope had been raised that he was in one of the Popish centres which were scattered over the Low Countries.
which person or people
From this reading Mary Gifford had found a quiet resting-place in the house of her husband's uncle, Master George Gifford, at Arnhem, and here, from time to time, she was visited by Humphrey Ratcliffe, who, in all the tumult of the war, kept well in view the quest for Mary's lost son.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading FIRE AND SWORD 'What love hath wrought Is dearly bought.'--_Old Song_, 1596.
