Chapter XIV

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From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

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

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

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

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

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

From this reading “MERRY TALES AND QUICK ANSWERS.”

short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading “MERRY TALES AND QUICK ANSWERS.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There is even here, however, a curious coincidence between the fifty-third story and a feature in the Interlude before referred to.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There is even here, however, a curious coincidence between the fifty-third story and a feature in the Interlude before referred to.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

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

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

From this reading There is even here, however, a curious coincidence between the fifty-third story and a feature in the Interlude before referred to.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

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From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading There is even here, however, a curious coincidence between the fifty-third story and a feature in the Interlude before referred to.

the specified day of the month

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

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 But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

divisible by two

From this reading There is even here, however, a curious coincidence between the fifty-third story and a feature in the Interlude before referred to.

the organ of sight

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading There is even here, however, a curious coincidence between the fifty-third story and a feature in the Interlude before referred to.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

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From this reading There is even here, however, a curious coincidence between the fifty-third story and a feature in the Interlude before referred to.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

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

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading There is even here, however, a curious coincidence between the fifty-third story and a feature in the Interlude before referred to.

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

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There is even here, however, a curious coincidence between the fifty-third story and a feature in the Interlude before referred to.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

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

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

an intervening period or episode

From this reading There is even here, however, a curious coincidence between the fifty-third story and a feature in the Interlude before referred to.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

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

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

and nothing more

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

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 Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading “MERRY TALES AND QUICK ANSWERS.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

third-person singular of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading “MERRY TALES AND QUICK ANSWERS.”

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From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

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

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading There is even here, however, a curious coincidence between the fifty-third story and a feature in the Interlude before referred to.

appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

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

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

term of address for a man

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

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 There is even here, however, a curious coincidence between the fifty-third story and a feature in the Interlude before referred to.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

plural of “tale” — 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 “MERRY TALES AND QUICK ANSWERS.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

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

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

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

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

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

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

male cat

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

during the time that

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

which person or people

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Many of the jests in _Merry Tales and Quick Answers_, printed about 1530, resemble those which I have almost convinced myself that Sir Thomas More and John Heywood contributed to the volume from Rastell’s press; but, on the whole, the collection is of inferior interest and value, and owes more to foreign and classical sources.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But there is a second work which, in point of date and character, is sufficiently near to that which we have just quitted to warrant a conclusion that the editor had in its production an eye to the earlier book.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading In the anecdote the man, who is not worthy to open the gate to the king, proposes to fetch _Master Couper_ to do it, while _Tom Couper_ is introduced in the same sort of casual way into the dramatic performance.