Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

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From this reading [61] Mr. Southey paid this second visit to Lisbon, accompanied by Mrs. Southey.

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

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

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From this reading [63] The home of an 'Ap (son of) Griffiths, ap Jones, ap Owen, ap Thomas.'

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

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

having companions or an escort

From this reading [61] Mr. Southey paid this second visit to Lisbon, accompanied by Mrs. Southey.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading Some of the old Welsh families carry their Apping pedigrees down to Noah, when the progress is easy to Adam.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading [63] The home of an 'Ap (son of) Griffiths, ap Jones, ap Owen, ap Thomas.'

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

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

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From this reading [63] The home of an 'Ap (son of) Griffiths, ap Jones, ap Owen, ap Thomas.'

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

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From this reading Some of the old Welsh families carry their Apping pedigrees down to Noah, when the progress is easy to Adam.

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

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading [61] Mr. Southey paid this second visit to Lisbon, accompanied by Mrs. Southey.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Some of the old Welsh families carry their Apping pedigrees down to Noah, when the progress is easy to Adam.

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

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Some of the old Welsh families carry their Apping pedigrees down to Noah, when the progress is easy to Adam.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Some of the old Welsh families carry their Apping pedigrees down to Noah, when the progress is easy to Adam.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

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

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Some of the old Welsh families carry their Apping pedigrees down to Noah, when the progress is easy to Adam.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

usually; as a rule

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

plural of “griffith” — United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)

From this reading [63] The home of an 'Ap (son of) Griffiths, ap Jones, ap Owen, ap Thomas.'

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

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

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

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading [63] The home of an 'Ap (son of) Griffiths, ap Jones, ap Owen, ap Thomas.'

plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

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

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

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

From this reading Some of the old Welsh families carry their Apping pedigrees down to Noah, when the progress is easy to Adam.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading [63] The home of an 'Ap (son of) Griffiths, ap Jones, ap Owen, ap Thomas.'

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

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

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

capital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus River where it broadens and empties into the Atlantic

From this reading [61] Mr. Southey paid this second visit to Lisbon, accompanied by Mrs. Southey.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

a form of address for a man

From this reading [61] Mr. Southey paid this second visit to Lisbon, accompanied by Mrs. Southey.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading [61] Mr. Southey paid this second visit to Lisbon, accompanied by Mrs. Southey.

the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis

From this reading Some of the old Welsh families carry their Apping pedigrees down to Noah, when the progress is easy to Adam.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Some of the old Welsh families carry their Apping pedigrees down to Noah, when the progress is easy to Adam.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

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

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

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

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)

From this reading [63] The home of an 'Ap (son of) Griffiths, ap Jones, ap Owen, ap Thomas.'

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading [61] Mr. Southey paid this second visit to Lisbon, accompanied by Mrs. Southey.

plural of “pedigree” — the descendants of one individual

From this reading Some of the old Welsh families carry their Apping pedigrees down to Noah, when the progress is easy to Adam.

an amount of time

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Some of the old Welsh families carry their Apping pedigrees down to Noah, when the progress is easy to Adam.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading [61] Mr. Southey paid this second visit to Lisbon, accompanied by Mrs. Southey.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of the old Welsh families carry their Apping pedigrees down to Noah, when the progress is easy to Adam.

a male human offspring

From this reading [63] The home of an 'Ap (son of) Griffiths, ap Jones, ap Owen, ap Thomas.'

English poet and friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge (1774-1843)

From this reading [61] Mr. Southey paid this second visit to Lisbon, accompanied by Mrs. Southey.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

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

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some of the old Welsh families carry their Apping pedigrees down to Noah, when the progress is easy to Adam.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading [63] The home of an 'Ap (son of) Griffiths, ap Jones, ap Owen, ap Thomas.'

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

From this reading [61] Mr. Southey paid this second visit to Lisbon, accompanied by Mrs. Southey.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

precisely as stated

From this reading [62] By comparing Mr. Cattcott's copy with the original, it appeared that Mr. C. had very generally altered the orthography so as to give the appearance of greater antiquity, as 'lette' or 'let,' and 'onne' for 'on,' &c.

compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading [61] Mr. Southey paid this second visit to Lisbon, accompanied by Mrs. Southey.

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

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

a native or resident of Wales

From this reading Some of the old Welsh families carry their Apping pedigrees down to Noah, when the progress is easy to Adam.

at the time that

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

in the company of; together with

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading [60] The character of Exeter has been completely changed since the period when this letter was written; and from a town, the least attractive, for improvements of every description it may now vie with any town in England.