Chapter XX

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

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

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

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

expected hopefully

From this reading When the owner returned, he placed it on his head, of which the warmth soon had the anticipated effect.

an expert or collector of antiquities

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading The butter ran down the fellow’s face and neck, and Skelton assured him that he had the sweating sickness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

past form of “bait” — harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

being joined in close association

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The butter ran down the fellow’s face and neck, and Skelton assured him that he had the sweating sickness.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading When the owner returned, he placed it on his head, of which the warmth soon had the anticipated effect.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The butter ran down the fellow’s face and neck, and Skelton assured him that he had the sweating sickness.

possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading The butter ran down the fellow’s face and neck, and Skelton assured him that he had the sweating sickness.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

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

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

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

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading When the owner returned, he placed it on his head, of which the warmth soon had the anticipated effect.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The butter ran down the fellow’s face and neck, and Skelton assured him that he had the sweating sickness.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

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

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

a green dye, often used to color cloth, which is obtained from the woad plant

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

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 They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

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

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

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

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading The butter ran down the fellow’s face and neck, and Skelton assured him that he had the sweating sickness.

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)

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading When the owner returned, he placed it on his head, of which the warmth soon had the anticipated effect.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

the award given to the champion

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading When the owner returned, he placed it on his head, of which the warmth soon had the anticipated effect.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

full of zest or vigor

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The butter ran down the fellow’s face and neck, and Skelton assured him that he had the sweating sickness.

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

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When the owner returned, he placed it on his head, of which the warmth soon had the anticipated effect.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading The butter ran down the fellow’s face and neck, and Skelton assured him that he had the sweating sickness.

term of address for a man

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

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

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

in the near future

From this reading When the owner returned, he placed it on his head, of which the warmth soon had the anticipated effect.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid

From this reading The butter ran down the fellow’s face and neck, and Skelton assured him that he had the sweating sickness.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

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 THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The butter ran down the fellow’s face and neck, and Skelton assured him that he had the sweating sickness.

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

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

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

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

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

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

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

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading When the owner returned, he placed it on his head, of which the warmth soon had the anticipated effect.

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

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

at the time that

From this reading When the owner returned, he placed it on his head, of which the warmth soon had the anticipated effect.

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

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

during the time that

From this reading They baited at Uxbridge, and while his companion was out of the room, Skelton took his cap, which he had left behind on the table, inserted some butter inside the lining, and put it back in its place.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Besides these two repertories, the _Merry Tales of Skelton_ contain a racy and diverting account of a trick played by the poet on a Kendal man, with whom he was riding from Oxford to London.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SO-CALLED “TALES OF SKELTON”--SPECIMENS OF THEM--SIR THOMAS MORE AND THE LUNATIC--THE FOOLISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE--PENNANT THE ANTIQUARY--THE “GOTHAMITE TALES”--STORIES CONNECTED WITH WALES AND SCOTLAND.