1598
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From this reading I.—Of printed Emblem-books in the earlier time down to 1598, when Willet’s _Century of Sacred Emblems_ appeared, though there were several in the English language, there were only few of pure English origin.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Manuscripts, too, ornamented with many a symbolical device, carry us back several hundred years.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading THE KNOWLEDGE OF EMBLEM-BOOKS IN BRITAIN, AND GENERAL INDICATIONS THAT SHAKESPEARE WAS ACQUAINTED WITH THEM.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE KNOWLEDGE OF EMBLEM-BOOKS IN BRITAIN, AND GENERAL INDICATIONS THAT SHAKESPEARE WAS ACQUAINTED WITH THEM.
antecedentnounUS /ˌænˈtesədənt/
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I.—Of printed Emblem-books in the earlier time down to 1598, when Willet’s _Century of Sacred Emblems_ appeared, though there were several in the English language, there were only few of pure English origin.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These we may dismiss from consideration at the present moment, and simply take up printed books devoted chiefly or entirely to Emblems.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Manuscripts, too, ornamented with many a symbolical device, carry us back several hundred years.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading These we may dismiss from consideration at the present moment, and simply take up printed books devoted chiefly or entirely to Emblems.
BRITAINnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading THE KNOWLEDGE OF EMBLEM-BOOKS IN BRITAIN, AND GENERAL INDICATIONS THAT SHAKESPEARE WAS ACQUAINTED WITH THEM.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Manuscripts, too, ornamented with many a symbolical device, carry us back several hundred years.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
a period of 100 years
From this reading I.—Of printed Emblem-books in the earlier time down to 1598, when Willet’s _Century of Sacred Emblems_ appeared, though there were several in the English language, there were only few of pure English origin.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading These we may dismiss from consideration at the present moment, and simply take up printed books devoted chiefly or entirely to Emblems.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading These we may dismiss from consideration at the present moment, and simply take up printed books devoted chiefly or entirely to Emblems.
the specified day of the month
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading Manuscripts, too, ornamented with many a symbolical device, carry us back several hundred years.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading These we may dismiss from consideration at the present moment, and simply take up printed books devoted chiefly or entirely to Emblems.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading These we may dismiss from consideration at the present moment, and simply take up printed books devoted chiefly or entirely to Emblems.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I.—Of printed Emblem-books in the earlier time down to 1598, when Willet’s _Century of Sacred Emblems_ appeared, though there were several in the English language, there were only few of pure English origin.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading I.—Of printed Emblem-books in the earlier time down to 1598, when Willet’s _Century of Sacred Emblems_ appeared, though there were several in the English language, there were only few of pure English origin.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
EMBLEM-BOOKS
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From this reading THE KNOWLEDGE OF EMBLEM-BOOKS IN BRITAIN, AND GENERAL INDICATIONS THAT SHAKESPEARE WAS ACQUAINTED WITH THEM.
emblematicaladjective
serving as a visible symbol for something abstract
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
EmblemsnounUS /ˈembləmz/
plural of “emblem” — special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading These we may dismiss from consideration at the present moment, and simply take up printed books devoted chiefly or entirely to Emblems.
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 I.—Of printed Emblem-books in the earlier time down to 1598, when Willet’s _Century of Sacred Emblems_ appeared, though there were several in the English language, there were only few of pure English origin.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading These we may dismiss from consideration at the present moment, and simply take up printed books devoted chiefly or entirely to Emblems.
divisible by two
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I.—Of printed Emblem-books in the earlier time down to 1598, when Willet’s _Century of Sacred Emblems_ appeared, though there were several in the English language, there were only few of pure English origin.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These we may dismiss from consideration at the present moment, and simply take up printed books devoted chiefly or entirely to Emblems.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE KNOWLEDGE OF EMBLEM-BOOKS IN BRITAIN, AND GENERAL INDICATIONS THAT SHAKESPEARE WAS ACQUAINTED WITH THEM.
ten 10s
From this reading Manuscripts, too, ornamented with many a symbolical device, carry us back several hundred years.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I.—Of printed Emblem-books in the earlier time down to 1598, when Willet’s _Century of Sacred Emblems_ appeared, though there were several in the English language, there were only few of pure English origin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE KNOWLEDGE OF EMBLEM-BOOKS IN BRITAIN, AND GENERAL INDICATIONS THAT SHAKESPEARE WAS ACQUAINTED WITH THEM.
INDICATIONSnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading THE KNOWLEDGE OF EMBLEM-BOOKS IN BRITAIN, AND GENERAL INDICATIONS THAT SHAKESPEARE WAS ACQUAINTED WITH THEM.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading THE KNOWLEDGE OF EMBLEM-BOOKS IN BRITAIN, AND GENERAL INDICATIONS THAT SHAKESPEARE WAS ACQUAINTED WITH THEM.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading I.—Of printed Emblem-books in the earlier time down to 1598, when Willet’s _Century of Sacred Emblems_ appeared, though there were several in the English language, there were only few of pure English origin.
ManuscriptsnounUS /ˈmænjəskrɪpts/
plural of “manuscript” — the form of a literary work submitted for publication
From this reading Manuscripts, too, ornamented with many a symbolical device, carry us back several hundred years.
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 Manuscripts, too, ornamented with many a symbolical device, carry us back several hundred years.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading These we may dismiss from consideration at the present moment, and simply take up printed books devoted chiefly or entirely to Emblems.
memorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
a particular point in time
From this reading These we may dismiss from consideration at the present moment, and simply take up printed books devoted chiefly or entirely to Emblems.
MONUMENTSnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/
plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KNOWLEDGE OF EMBLEM-BOOKS IN BRITAIN, AND GENERAL INDICATIONS THAT SHAKESPEARE WAS ACQUAINTED WITH THEM.
and nothing more
From this reading I.—Of printed Emblem-books in the earlier time down to 1598, when Willet’s _Century of Sacred Emblems_ appeared, though there were several in the English language, there were only few of pure English origin.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading I.—Of printed Emblem-books in the earlier time down to 1598, when Willet’s _Century of Sacred Emblems_ appeared, though there were several in the English language, there were only few of pure English origin.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Manuscripts, too, ornamented with many a symbolical device, carry us back several hundred years.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading These we may dismiss from consideration at the present moment, and simply take up printed books devoted chiefly or entirely to Emblems.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading These we may dismiss from consideration at the present moment, and simply take up printed books devoted chiefly or entirely to Emblems.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading I.—Of printed Emblem-books in the earlier time down to 1598, when Willet’s _Century of Sacred Emblems_ appeared, though there were several in the English language, there were only few of pure English origin.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading I.—Of printed Emblem-books in the earlier time down to 1598, when Willet’s _Century of Sacred Emblems_ appeared, though there were several in the English language, there were only few of pure English origin.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Manuscripts, too, ornamented with many a symbolical device, carry us back several hundred years.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading THE KNOWLEDGE OF EMBLEM-BOOKS IN BRITAIN, AND GENERAL INDICATIONS THAT SHAKESPEARE WAS ACQUAINTED WITH THEM.
and nothing more
From this reading These we may dismiss from consideration at the present moment, and simply take up printed books devoted chiefly or entirely to Emblems.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
symbolicaladjective
relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
From this reading Manuscripts, too, ornamented with many a symbolical device, carry us back several hundred years.
carry out
From this reading These we may dismiss from consideration at the present moment, and simply take up printed books devoted chiefly or entirely to Emblems.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE KNOWLEDGE OF EMBLEM-BOOKS IN BRITAIN, AND GENERAL INDICATIONS THAT SHAKESPEARE WAS ACQUAINTED WITH THEM.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KNOWLEDGE OF EMBLEM-BOOKS IN BRITAIN, AND GENERAL INDICATIONS THAT SHAKESPEARE WAS ACQUAINTED WITH THEM.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE KNOWLEDGE OF EMBLEM-BOOKS IN BRITAIN, AND GENERAL INDICATIONS THAT SHAKESPEARE WAS ACQUAINTED WITH THEM.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I.—Of printed Emblem-books in the earlier time down to 1598, when Willet’s _Century of Sacred Emblems_ appeared, though there were several in the English language, there were only few of pure English origin.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These we may dismiss from consideration at the present moment, and simply take up printed books devoted chiefly or entirely to Emblems.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I.—Of printed Emblem-books in the earlier time down to 1598, when Willet’s _Century of Sacred Emblems_ appeared, though there were several in the English language, there were only few of pure English origin.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I.—Of printed Emblem-books in the earlier time down to 1598, when Willet’s _Century of Sacred Emblems_ appeared, though there were several in the English language, there were only few of pure English origin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Manuscripts, too, ornamented with many a symbolical device, carry us back several hundred years.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading These we may dismiss from consideration at the present moment, and simply take up printed books devoted chiefly or entirely to Emblems.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading MONUMENTS, or memorial stones, with emblematical figures and characters carved upon them, are of ancient date in Britain as elsewhere—probably antecedent even to Christianity itself.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Manuscripts, too, ornamented with many a symbolical device, carry us back several hundred years.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE KNOWLEDGE OF EMBLEM-BOOKS IN BRITAIN, AND GENERAL INDICATIONS THAT SHAKESPEARE WAS ACQUAINTED WITH THEM.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading These we may dismiss from consideration at the present moment, and simply take up printed books devoted chiefly or entirely to Emblems.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I.—Of printed Emblem-books in the earlier time down to 1598, when Willet’s _Century of Sacred Emblems_ appeared, though there were several in the English language, there were only few of pure English origin.
at the time that
From this reading I.—Of printed Emblem-books in the earlier time down to 1598, when Willet’s _Century of Sacred Emblems_ appeared, though there were several in the English language, there were only few of pure English origin.
Willet's
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From this reading I.—Of printed Emblem-books in the earlier time down to 1598, when Willet’s _Century of Sacred Emblems_ appeared, though there were several in the English language, there were only few of pure English origin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE KNOWLEDGE OF EMBLEM-BOOKS IN BRITAIN, AND GENERAL INDICATIONS THAT SHAKESPEARE WAS ACQUAINTED WITH THEM.
a late time of life
From this reading Manuscripts, too, ornamented with many a symbolical device, carry us back several hundred years.
