1525
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From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
adherentsnounUS /ædˈhɪrənts/
plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
(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 He was the first to cause Bibles in the English language to be deposited in all the churches, and to him we owe the institution of parish registers.]
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Synge trolle on away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was the first to cause Bibles in the English language to be deposited in all the churches, and to him we owe the institution of parish registers.]
beheadedadjectiveUS /bɪˈhedɪd/
having had the head cut off
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
BiblesnounUS /ˈbaɪbəlz/
plural of “bible” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading He was the first to cause Bibles in the English language to be deposited in all the churches, and to him we owe the institution of parish registers.]
the two together, not just one
From this reading * * * * * Both man and chylde is glad to here tell Of that false traytoure Thomas Crumwell, Now that he is set to learne to spell.
the act of breaking something
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He was the first to cause Bibles in the English language to be deposited in all the churches, and to him we owe the institution of parish registers.]
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading He was the first to cause Bibles in the English language to be deposited in all the churches, and to him we owe the institution of parish registers.]
chylde
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From this reading * * * * * Both man and chylde is glad to here tell Of that false traytoure Thomas Crumwell, Now that he is set to learne to spell.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
collegesnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒɪz/
plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
commencingverbUS /kəˈmensɪŋ/
-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
CromwellnounUS /ˈkrɑːmwəl/
English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
Crumwell
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From this reading * * * * * Both man and chylde is glad to here tell Of that false traytoure Thomas Crumwell, Now that he is set to learne to spell.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading He was the first to cause Bibles in the English language to be deposited in all the churches, and to him we owe the institution of parish registers.]
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
From this reading He was the first to cause Bibles in the English language to be deposited in all the churches, and to him we owe the institution of parish registers.]
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading * * * * * Both man and chylde is glad to here tell Of that false traytoure Thomas Crumwell, Now that he is set to learne to spell.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was the first to cause Bibles in the English language to be deposited in all the churches, and to him we owe the institution of parish registers.]
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
Froude
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From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading * * * * * Both man and chylde is glad to here tell Of that false traytoure Thomas Crumwell, Now that he is set to learne to spell.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
HalesnounUS /heɪlz/
plural of “hale” — a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the first to cause Bibles in the English language to be deposited in all the churches, and to him we owe the institution of parish registers.]
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading * * * * * Both man and chylde is glad to here tell Of that false traytoure Thomas Crumwell, Now that he is set to learne to spell.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading He was the first to cause Bibles in the English language to be deposited in all the churches, and to him we owe the institution of parish registers.]
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * Both man and chylde is glad to here tell Of that false traytoure Thomas Crumwell, Now that he is set to learne to spell.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading He was the first to cause Bibles in the English language to be deposited in all the churches, and to him we owe the institution of parish registers.]
learne
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From this reading * * * * * Both man and chylde is glad to here tell Of that false traytoure Thomas Crumwell, Now that he is set to learne to spell.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading * * * * * Both man and chylde is glad to here tell Of that false traytoure Thomas Crumwell, Now that he is set to learne to spell.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
monasteriesnounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteriz/
plural of “monastery” — the residence of a religious community
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading * * * * * Both man and chylde is glad to here tell Of that false traytoure Thomas Crumwell, Now that he is set to learne to spell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading He was the first to cause Bibles in the English language to be deposited in all the churches, and to him we owe the institution of parish registers.]
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading He was the first to cause Bibles in the English language to be deposited in all the churches, and to him we owe the institution of parish registers.]
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
registersnounUS /ˈredʒəstərz/
plural of “register” — an official written record of names or events or transactions
From this reading He was the first to cause Bibles in the English language to be deposited in all the churches, and to him we owe the institution of parish registers.]
Identical; not different.
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading * * * * * Both man and chylde is glad to here tell Of that false traytoure Thomas Crumwell, Now that he is set to learne to spell.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading * * * * * Both man and chylde is glad to here tell Of that false traytoure Thomas Crumwell, Now that he is set to learne to spell.
Syngenoun
Irish poet and playwright whose plays are based on rural Irish life (1871-1909)
From this reading Synge trolle on away.
express in words
From this reading * * * * * Both man and chylde is glad to here tell Of that false traytoure Thomas Crumwell, Now that he is set to learne to spell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading * * * * * Both man and chylde is glad to here tell Of that false traytoure Thomas Crumwell, Now that he is set to learne to spell.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
traytoure
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From this reading * * * * * Both man and chylde is glad to here tell Of that false traytoure Thomas Crumwell, Now that he is set to learne to spell.
trolle
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From this reading Synge trolle on away.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
viz
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From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Hales points out a coincidence not mentioned by Mr. Froude, viz. that the minister was beheaded and the king married to Catherine Howard on one and the same day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He was the first to cause Bibles in the English language to be deposited in all the churches, and to him we owe the institution of parish registers.]
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
Wolsey
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From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
Wolsey's
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From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In 1525 Cromwell undertook for Wolsey the work of visiting and breaking up the small monasteries which the Pope had granted for the foundation of Wolsey's new colleges, thus commencing the work which gained him the enmity of the adherents of the old faith.
