Chapter I

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

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inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

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From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

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

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

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

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past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading The local poet no longer hymns the 'Champions o' Tyneside,' for Chambers and Renforth and other heroes have long since departed, leaving 'no issue.'

plural of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading The local poet no longer hymns the 'Champions o' Tyneside,' for Chambers and Renforth and other heroes have long since departed, leaving 'no issue.'

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading I desire to tender my thanks herewith to the various editors concerned.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is the more unfortunate, therefore, that of late years a considerable landslip should have taken place in the ground whereon his reputation rested.

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From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

well in the past; former

From this reading The local poet no longer hymns the 'Champions o' Tyneside,' for Chambers and Renforth and other heroes have long since departed, leaving 'no issue.'

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading I desire to tender my thanks herewith to the various editors concerned.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

plural of “editor” — 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 I desire to tender my thanks herewith to the various editors concerned.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

usually; as a rule

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading It is the more unfortunate, therefore, that of late years a considerable landslip should have taken place in the ground whereon his reputation rested.

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From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

(formal) by means of this

From this reading I desire to tender my thanks herewith to the various editors concerned.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The local poet no longer hymns the 'Champions o' Tyneside,' for Chambers and Renforth and other heroes have long since departed, leaving 'no issue.'

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

From this reading It is the more unfortunate, therefore, that of late years a considerable landslip should have taken place in the ground whereon his reputation rested.

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

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading The local poet no longer hymns the 'Champions o' Tyneside,' for Chambers and Renforth and other heroes have long since departed, leaving 'no issue.'

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

From this reading I desire to tender my thanks herewith to the various editors concerned.

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

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

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

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading The local poet no longer hymns the 'Champions o' Tyneside,' for Chambers and Renforth and other heroes have long since departed, leaving 'no issue.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

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

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

a slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff

From this reading It is the more unfortunate, therefore, that of late years a considerable landslip should have taken place in the ground whereon his reputation rested.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It is the more unfortunate, therefore, that of late years a considerable landslip should have taken place in the ground whereon his reputation rested.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

the act of departing

From this reading The local poet no longer hymns the 'Champions o' Tyneside,' for Chambers and Renforth and other heroes have long since departed, leaving 'no issue.'

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading The local poet no longer hymns the 'Champions o' Tyneside,' for Chambers and Renforth and other heroes have long since departed, leaving 'no issue.'

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

for more time

From this reading The local poet no longer hymns the 'Champions o' Tyneside,' for Chambers and Renforth and other heroes have long since departed, leaving 'no issue.'

most important element

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

engage in

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

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

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

From this reading It is the more unfortunate, therefore, that of late years a considerable landslip should have taken place in the ground whereon his reputation rested.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I desire to tender my thanks herewith to the various editors concerned.

as follows

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

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 tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

not any; not one

From this reading The local poet no longer hymns the 'Champions o' Tyneside,' for Chambers and Renforth and other heroes have long since departed, leaving 'no issue.'

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From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The local poet no longer hymns the 'Champions o' Tyneside,' for Chambers and Renforth and other heroes have long since departed, leaving 'no issue.'

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It is the more unfortunate, therefore, that of late years a considerable landslip should have taken place in the ground whereon his reputation rested.

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

From this reading The local poet no longer hymns the 'Champions o' Tyneside,' for Chambers and Renforth and other heroes have long since departed, leaving 'no issue.'

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

to a preeminent degree; with superiority or distinction above others; in a preeminent manner

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

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

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)

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an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

not used up

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From this reading The local poet no longer hymns the 'Champions o' Tyneside,' for Chambers and Renforth and other heroes have long since departed, leaving 'no issue.'

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading It is the more unfortunate, therefore, that of late years a considerable landslip should have taken place in the ground whereon his reputation rested.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading It is the more unfortunate, therefore, that of late years a considerable landslip should have taken place in the ground whereon his reputation rested.

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It is the more unfortunate, therefore, that of late years a considerable landslip should have taken place in the ground whereon his reputation rested.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The local poet no longer hymns the 'Champions o' Tyneside,' for Chambers and Renforth and other heroes have long since departed, leaving 'no issue.'

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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young nobleman attendant on a knight

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

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It is the more unfortunate, therefore, that of late years a considerable landslip should have taken place in the ground whereon his reputation rested.

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 tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading I desire to tender my thanks herewith to the various editors concerned.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading I desire to tender my thanks herewith to the various editors concerned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It is the more unfortunate, therefore, that of late years a considerable landslip should have taken place in the ground whereon his reputation rested.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

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

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

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From this reading The local poet no longer hymns the 'Champions o' Tyneside,' for Chambers and Renforth and other heroes have long since departed, leaving 'no issue.'

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading It is the more unfortunate, therefore, that of late years a considerable landslip should have taken place in the ground whereon his reputation rested.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading I desire to tender my thanks herewith to the various editors concerned.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

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

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

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From this reading It is the more unfortunate, therefore, that of late years a considerable landslip should have taken place in the ground whereon his reputation rested.

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

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.

a late time of life

From this reading It is the more unfortunate, therefore, that of late years a considerable landslip should have taken place in the ground whereon his reputation rested.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It is generally admitted that your Northumbrian pre-eminently possesses the quality which the pious but worldly Scotchman was used to pray for, namely, 'a guid conceit o' hissel'.'

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From this reading The tales that go to make up this small volume have already appeared in print: the first part of the Introduction, 'A Long Main,' 'In Memoriov'm,' in the _National Observer_; 'The Protégé,' in the _Queen_; 'Quaker John and Yankee Bill,' 'T'Owd Squire,' 'An Ammytoor Detective,' in the _Newcastle Courant_; 'À l'Outrance,' in the _Newcastle Weekly Chronicle_; and the remaining six in the _Newcastle Daily Leader_.