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From this reading Armorial Bearings op the Mobility, viz:-- 1, Azure, a Tile dilapidated, or shocking bad Hat, Argent, banded Sable, for TAG.
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From this reading 2, Gules, between two Clays in saltire Argent, in base a Pot of Heavy, frothed of the second, for SWIPES.
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From this reading 3, Sable, & Bunch of Fives proper, for RAG.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Armorial Bearings op the Mobility, viz:-- 1, Azure, a Tile dilapidated, or shocking bad Hat, Argent, banded Sable, for TAG.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Drawn From Nature By John Leech With Memoirs And Characteristic Sketches By The Author Of "The Comic English Grammar," Etc.
ArgentnounUS /ˈɑːrdʒɪnt/
a metal tincture used in heraldry to give a silvery appearance
From this reading Armorial Bearings op the Mobility, viz:-- 1, Azure, a Tile dilapidated, or shocking bad Hat, Argent, banded Sable, for TAG.
Armorialadjective
of or relating to heraldry or heraldic arms
From this reading Armorial Bearings op the Mobility, viz:-- 1, Azure, a Tile dilapidated, or shocking bad Hat, Argent, banded Sable, for TAG.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Drawn From Nature By John Leech With Memoirs And Characteristic Sketches By The Author Of "The Comic English Grammar," Etc.
AzurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading Armorial Bearings op the Mobility, viz:-- 1, Azure, a Tile dilapidated, or shocking bad Hat, Argent, banded Sable, for TAG.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Armorial Bearings op the Mobility, viz:-- 1, Azure, a Tile dilapidated, or shocking bad Hat, Argent, banded Sable, for TAG.
bandedadjectiveUS /ˈbændɪd/
identified with a band especially around a leg
From this reading Armorial Bearings op the Mobility, viz:-- 1, Azure, a Tile dilapidated, or shocking bad Hat, Argent, banded Sable, for TAG.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading 2, Gules, between two Clays in saltire Argent, in base a Pot of Heavy, frothed of the second, for SWIPES.
BearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Armorial Bearings op the Mobility, viz:-- 1, Azure, a Tile dilapidated, or shocking bad Hat, Argent, banded Sable, for TAG.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading 2, Gules, between two Clays in saltire Argent, in base a Pot of Heavy, frothed of the second, for SWIPES.
BunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading 3, Sable, & Bunch of Fives proper, for RAG.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Drawn From Nature By John Leech With Memoirs And Characteristic Sketches By The Author Of "The Comic English Grammar," Etc.
CharacteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Drawn From Nature By John Leech With Memoirs And Characteristic Sketches By The Author Of "The Comic English Grammar," Etc.
ClaysnounUS /kleɪz/
plural of “clay” — a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading 2, Gules, between two Clays in saltire Argent, in base a Pot of Heavy, frothed of the second, for SWIPES.
ComicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
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dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading Armorial Bearings op the Mobility, viz:-- 1, Azure, a Tile dilapidated, or shocking bad Hat, Argent, banded Sable, for TAG.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Drawn From Nature By John Leech With Memoirs And Characteristic Sketches By The Author Of "The Comic English Grammar," Etc.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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Etc
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FivesnounUS /faɪvz/
a game resembling handball; played on a court with a front wall and two side walls
From this reading 3, Sable, & Bunch of Fives proper, for RAG.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Armorial Bearings op the Mobility, viz:-- 1, Azure, a Tile dilapidated, or shocking bad Hat, Argent, banded Sable, for TAG.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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frothed
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From this reading 2, Gules, between two Clays in saltire Argent, in base a Pot of Heavy, frothed of the second, for SWIPES.
GrammarnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
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Gules
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From this reading 2, Gules, between two Clays in saltire Argent, in base a Pot of Heavy, frothed of the second, for SWIPES.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Armorial Bearings op the Mobility, viz:-- 1, Azure, a Tile dilapidated, or shocking bad Hat, Argent, banded Sable, for TAG.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading 2, Gules, between two Clays in saltire Argent, in base a Pot of Heavy, frothed of the second, for SWIPES.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 2, Gules, between two Clays in saltire Argent, in base a Pot of Heavy, frothed of the second, for SWIPES.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Drawn From Nature By John Leech With Memoirs And Characteristic Sketches By The Author Of "The Comic English Grammar," Etc.
LeechnounUS /liːtʃ/
carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
From this reading Drawn From Nature By John Leech With Memoirs And Characteristic Sketches By The Author Of "The Comic English Grammar," Etc.
MemoirsnounUS /ˈmemwɑːrz/
plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading Drawn From Nature By John Leech With Memoirs And Characteristic Sketches By The Author Of "The Comic English Grammar," Etc.
MobilitynounUS /moʊˈbɪləti/
the quality of moving freely
From this reading Armorial Bearings op the Mobility, viz:-- 1, Azure, a Tile dilapidated, or shocking bad Hat, Argent, banded Sable, for TAG.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Drawn From Nature By John Leech With Memoirs And Characteristic Sketches By The Author Of "The Comic English Grammar," Etc.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Drawn From Nature By John Leech With Memoirs And Characteristic Sketches By The Author Of "The Comic English Grammar," Etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading VIGNETTE ON THE TITLE-PAGE.
op
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From this reading Armorial Bearings op the Mobility, viz:-- 1, Azure, a Tile dilapidated, or shocking bad Hat, Argent, banded Sable, for TAG.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Armorial Bearings op the Mobility, viz:-- 1, Azure, a Tile dilapidated, or shocking bad Hat, Argent, banded Sable, for TAG.
PotnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading 2, Gules, between two Clays in saltire Argent, in base a Pot of Heavy, frothed of the second, for SWIPES.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading 3, Sable, & Bunch of Fives proper, for RAG.
RAGnounUS /ræɡ/
a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading 3, Sable, & Bunch of Fives proper, for RAG.
SablenounUS /ˈseɪbəl/
an artist's brush made of sable hairs
From this reading Armorial Bearings op the Mobility, viz:-- 1, Azure, a Tile dilapidated, or shocking bad Hat, Argent, banded Sable, for TAG.
saltirenoun
a cross resembling the letter x, with diagonal bars of equal length
From this reading 2, Gules, between two Clays in saltire Argent, in base a Pot of Heavy, frothed of the second, for SWIPES.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading 2, Gules, between two Clays in saltire Argent, in base a Pot of Heavy, frothed of the second, for SWIPES.
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading Armorial Bearings op the Mobility, viz:-- 1, Azure, a Tile dilapidated, or shocking bad Hat, Argent, banded Sable, for TAG.
SketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Drawn From Nature By John Leech With Memoirs And Characteristic Sketches By The Author Of "The Comic English Grammar," Etc.
SWIPESnounUS /swaɪps/
plural of “swipe” — a sweeping stroke or blow
From this reading 2, Gules, between two Clays in saltire Argent, in base a Pot of Heavy, frothed of the second, for SWIPES.
TAGverbUS /tæɡ/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Armorial Bearings op the Mobility, viz:-- 1, Azure, a Tile dilapidated, or shocking bad Hat, Argent, banded Sable, for TAG.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Drawn From Nature By John Leech With Memoirs And Characteristic Sketches By The Author Of "The Comic English Grammar," Etc.
TilenounUS /taɪl/
a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces
From this reading Armorial Bearings op the Mobility, viz:-- 1, Azure, a Tile dilapidated, or shocking bad Hat, Argent, banded Sable, for TAG.
TITLE-PAGE
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From this reading VIGNETTE ON THE TITLE-PAGE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading 2, Gules, between two Clays in saltire Argent, in base a Pot of Heavy, frothed of the second, for SWIPES.
VIGNETTEnounUS /vɪˈnjet/
a brief literary description
From this reading VIGNETTE ON THE TITLE-PAGE.
viz
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From this reading Armorial Bearings op the Mobility, viz:-- 1, Azure, a Tile dilapidated, or shocking bad Hat, Argent, banded Sable, for TAG.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Drawn From Nature By John Leech With Memoirs And Characteristic Sketches By The Author Of "The Comic English Grammar," Etc.
