1950
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From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
1953
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From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
1958
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From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
1959
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From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
1962
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From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
(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 Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The thieving Earl, I am happy to report, was subsequently beheaded in the Tower.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Brennans (as the name was later spelled) lost their estates in the British confiscation under Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
beheadedadjectiveUS /bɪˈhedɪd/
having had the head cut off
From this reading The thieving Earl, I am happy to report, was subsequently beheaded in the Tower.
Brennans
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From this reading The Brennans (as the name was later spelled) lost their estates in the British confiscation under Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The Brennans (as the name was later spelled) lost their estates in the British confiscation under Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
ChesterfieldnounUS /ˈtʃestərfiːld/
suave and witty English statesman remembered mostly for letters to his son (1694-1773)
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
Chilton
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From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
Chilton-Payne
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From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
concentratingverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “concentrate” — make denser, stronger, or purer
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
confiscationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈskeɪʃən/
seizure by the government
From this reading The Brennans (as the name was later spelled) lost their estates in the British confiscation under Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
Duach
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From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The Brennans (as the name was later spelled) lost their estates in the British confiscation under Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The Brennans (as the name was later spelled) lost their estates in the British confiscation under Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford.
etc
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From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
fragmentaryadjectiveUS /ˈfræɡmənteri/
consisting of small disconnected parts
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
genealogicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːniɑːˈlɔːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to genealogy
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The thieving Earl, I am happy to report, was subsequently beheaded in the Tower.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
Holborns
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From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
HorrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
HummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
IncompleteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/
not complete or total; not completed
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
journeyingnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniɪŋ/
the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
Kilkenny
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From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The Brennans (as the name was later spelled) lost their estates in the British confiscation under Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
lorenounUS /lɔːr/
knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The Brennans (as the name was later spelled) lost their estates in the British confiscation under Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
maternaladjectiveUS /məˈtɜːrnəl/
characteristic of a mother
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Brennans (as the name was later spelled) lost their estates in the British confiscation under Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
O'Braonains
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From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
Ossory
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From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The thieving Earl, I am happy to report, was subsequently beheaded in the Tower.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
Returners
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From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
Searles
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From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
spelledverbUS /speld/
past form of “spell” — orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading The Brennans (as the name was later spelled) lost their estates in the British confiscation under Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
StairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
Strafford
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From this reading The Brennans (as the name was later spelled) lost their estates in the British confiscation under Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The thieving Earl, I am happy to report, was subsequently beheaded in the Tower.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Brennans (as the name was later spelled) lost their estates in the British confiscation under Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
thievingnounUS /ˈθiːvɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading The thieving Earl, I am happy to report, was subsequently beheaded in the Tower.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading The Brennans (as the name was later spelled) lost their estates in the British confiscation under Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The thieving Earl, I am happy to report, was subsequently beheaded in the Tower.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
twelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
Ui
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From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Brennans (as the name was later spelled) lost their estates in the British confiscation under Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford.
unearthedverbUS /əˈnɜːrθt/
past form of “unearth” — bring to light
From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Brennans (as the name was later spelled) lost their estates in the British confiscation under Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
Wentworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Brennans (as the name was later spelled) lost their estates in the British confiscation under Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
in or at the place that
From this reading I went first to Ireland, journeying to Kilkenny where I unearthed a mine of legend and authentic lore concerning my remote Irish ancestors, the O'Braonains, chiefs of Ui Duach in the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
Wilkersons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From Kilkenny I traveled to London and then to Chesterfield in search of maternal ancestors, the Holborns, Wilkersons, Searles, etc. Incomplete and fragmentary records left many great gaps, but my efforts were moderately successful and at length I decided to go further north and visit the vicinity of Chilton Castle, seat of Robert Chilton-Payne, the twelfth Earl of Chilton.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Nine Horrors and a Dream (1958) The Dark Returners (1959) Heart of Earth (1950) The Humming Stair (1953) The Wind of Time (1962) I had decided to spend a leisurely summer in Europe, concentrating, if at all, on genealogical research.
