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From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
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From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
Biog
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From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
Chron
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From this reading Chron.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
concessionnounUS /kənˈseʃən/
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
cwéna
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From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
DramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Drama_, II.
ealdra
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From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
Eng
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From this reading Eng.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
Fleay
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From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
glossnounUS /ɡlɔːs/
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Drama_, II.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
ivnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
Madge
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From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
by chance
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
participate in games or sport
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
pluraladjectiveUS /ˈplʊrəl/
composed of more than one member, set, or kind
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
printsnounUS /prɪnts/
plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
unusual or striking
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
SourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
express in speech
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
spel
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From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
TextnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
TimothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading =Sources, Title, Text.=--The sources of the play, so far as one may speak of sources, are indicated in general above, and in particular by notes to the following text.
usagenounUS /ˈjuːsədʒ/
the act of using
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
Voc
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From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
Wifes
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From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading The plural form of the title ought probably to be singular, in spite of common usage, the gloss _ealdra cwéna spel_ (Wright, _Voc._), and 1 Timothy iv, 7; Mr. Fleay, perhaps as a concession to Madge, prints _Old Wifes' Tale_ (_Biog.
