used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
(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 “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Proceed, ye generous friends of Tyne, And prosperous be your way; How happy, would our sons incline To catch the improving ray!
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading EDITED BY JOHN BELL, JUN.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading EDITED BY JOHN BELL, JUN.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Proceed, ye generous friends of Tyne, And prosperous be your way; How happy, would our sons incline To catch the improving ray!
CONFEST
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From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
CountiesnounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/
plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
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dialectnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekt/
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
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DURHAMnounUS /ˈdɜːrəm/
a city of north central North Carolina; site of Duke University
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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
EDITEDadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/
improved or corrected by critical editing
From this reading EDITED BY JOHN BELL, JUN.
EDITORnounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading LINES _SENT TO THE EDITOR AND PRINTER_.
etc
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free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
FIRMESTadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrməst/
superlative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
FREEDOM'SnounUS /ˈfriːdəmz/
possessive form of “freedom” — the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Proceed, ye generous friends of Tyne, And prosperous be your way; How happy, would our sons incline To catch the improving ray!
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Proceed, ye generous friends of Tyne, And prosperous be your way; How happy, would our sons incline To catch the improving ray!
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Proceed, ye generous friends of Tyne, And prosperous be your way; How happy, would our sons incline To catch the improving ray!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
How
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From this reading Proceed, ye generous friends of Tyne, And prosperous be your way; How happy, would our sons incline To catch the improving ray!
hyphenationnounUS /ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/
division of a word especially at the end of a line on a page
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improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
getting higher or more vigorous
From this reading Proceed, ye generous friends of Tyne, And prosperous be your way; How happy, would our sons incline To catch the improving ray!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
inclinenounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪn/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Proceed, ye generous friends of Tyne, And prosperous be your way; How happy, would our sons incline To catch the improving ray!
inconsistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
displaying a lack of consistency
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a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading EDITED BY JOHN BELL, JUN.
JUN
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plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading LINES _SENT TO THE EDITOR AND PRINTER_.
NEWCASTLEnounUS /ˈnuːkæsəl/
a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)
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NORTHUMBERLANDnoun
the northernmost county of England; has many Roman remains (including Hadrian's Wall)
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NORTHUMBRIA'S
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From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
NORTHUMBRIAN
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From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
NURSESnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Proceed, ye generous friends of Tyne, And prosperous be your way; How happy, would our sons incline To catch the improving ray!
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
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an amount of time
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preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
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past form of “print” — put into print
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PRINTERnounUS /ˈprɪntər/
someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading LINES _SENT TO THE EDITOR AND PRINTER_.
continue talking
From this reading Proceed, ye generous friends of Tyne, And prosperous be your way; How happy, would our sons incline To catch the improving ray!
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Proceed, ye generous friends of Tyne, And prosperous be your way; How happy, would our sons incline To catch the improving ray!
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Proceed, ye generous friends of Tyne, And prosperous be your way; How happy, would our sons incline To catch the improving ray!
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading LINES _SENT TO THE EDITOR AND PRINTER_.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
SPARKnounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
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STAINnounUS /steɪn/
a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
be standing; be upright
From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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create by training and teaching
From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
TYNEnounUS /taɪn/
a river in northern England that flows east to the North Sea
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UNSULLIEDadjectiveUS /ənˈsʌlid/
spotlessly clean and fresh
From this reading “NORTHUMBRIA’S SONS STAND FORTH, BY ALL CONFEST, THE FIRST AND FIRMEST OF FAIR FREEDOM’S TRAIN; EACH BRAVE NORTHUMBRIAN NURSES IN HIS BREAST THE SACRED SPARK, UNSULLIED BY A STAIN.”
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Period and dialect spelling, inconsistent hyphenation, etc. are preserved as printed Peculiar to the Counties of _NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTHUMBERLAND, AND DURHAM_.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Proceed, ye generous friends of Tyne, And prosperous be your way; How happy, would our sons incline To catch the improving ray!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Proceed, ye generous friends of Tyne, And prosperous be your way; How happy, would our sons incline To catch the improving ray!
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Proceed, ye generous friends of Tyne, And prosperous be your way; How happy, would our sons incline To catch the improving ray!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Proceed, ye generous friends of Tyne, And prosperous be your way; How happy, would our sons incline To catch the improving ray!
