1597
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From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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anecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
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Armorie
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From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
beaste
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From this reading This beaste is called a ‘Masion,’ for that he is enimie to Myse and Rattes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Of the Manners and Customs of Cats._ Let us see though, before we try our anecdotes, what is known of the Cat’s peculiarities.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In shape of body he is like unto a Leoparde, and hathe a greate mouthe.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
Bossewell's
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From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He is slye and wittie, and seeth so sharpely that he overcommeth darkness of the nighte by the shyninge lyghte of his eyne.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This beaste is called a ‘Masion,’ for that he is enimie to Myse and Rattes.
Cat'snounUS /kæts/
possessive form of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
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CatsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
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a person who is in charge
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
Cruieves
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From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
CustomsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
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absence of light or illumination
From this reading He is slye and wittie, and seeth so sharpely that he overcommeth darkness of the nighte by the shyninge lyghte of his eyne.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
enimie
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From this reading This beaste is called a ‘Masion,’ for that he is enimie to Myse and Rattes.
eyne
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From this reading He is slye and wittie, and seeth so sharpely that he overcommeth darkness of the nighte by the shyninge lyghte of his eyne.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This beaste is called a ‘Masion,’ for that he is enimie to Myse and Rattes.
greate
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From this reading In shape of body he is like unto a Leoparde, and hathe a greate mouthe.
hathe
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From this reading In shape of body he is like unto a Leoparde, and hathe a greate mouthe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This beaste is called a ‘Masion,’ for that he is enimie to Myse and Rattes.
heraldicadjectiveUS /heˈrældɪk/
indicative of or announcing something to come
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is slye and wittie, and seeth so sharpely that he overcommeth darkness of the nighte by the shyninge lyghte of his eyne.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Of the Manners and Customs of Cats._ Let us see though, before we try our anecdotes, what is known of the Cat’s peculiarities.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
apprehended with certainty
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Leoparde
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From this reading In shape of body he is like unto a Leoparde, and hathe a greate mouthe.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
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prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
lyghte
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From this reading He is slye and wittie, and seeth so sharpely that he overcommeth darkness of the nighte by the shyninge lyghte of his eyne.
social deportment
From this reading _Of the Manners and Customs of Cats._ Let us see though, before we try our anecdotes, what is known of the Cat’s peculiarities.
Masion
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From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
mouthe
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From this reading In shape of body he is like unto a Leoparde, and hathe a greate mouthe.
Myse
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From this reading This beaste is called a ‘Masion,’ for that he is enimie to Myse and Rattes.
nighte
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From this reading He is slye and wittie, and seeth so sharpely that he overcommeth darkness of the nighte by the shyninge lyghte of his eyne.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Of the Manners and Customs of Cats._ Let us see though, before we try our anecdotes, what is known of the Cat’s peculiarities.
overcommeth
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From this reading He is slye and wittie, and seeth so sharpely that he overcommeth darkness of the nighte by the shyninge lyghte of his eyne.
Pearle
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From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
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prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
PussynounUS /ˈpʊsi/
obscene terms for female genitals
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
on the contrary
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
Rattes
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From this reading This beaste is called a ‘Masion,’ for that he is enimie to Myse and Rattes.
Saphire
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From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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seeth
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From this reading He is slye and wittie, and seeth so sharpely that he overcommeth darkness of the nighte by the shyninge lyghte of his eyne.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading In shape of body he is like unto a Leoparde, and hathe a greate mouthe.
sharpely
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From this reading He is slye and wittie, and seeth so sharpely that he overcommeth darkness of the nighte by the shyninge lyghte of his eyne.
shyninge
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From this reading He is slye and wittie, and seeth so sharpely that he overcommeth darkness of the nighte by the shyninge lyghte of his eyne.
slye
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From this reading He is slye and wittie, and seeth so sharpely that he overcommeth darkness of the nighte by the shyninge lyghte of his eyne.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He is slye and wittie, and seeth so sharpely that he overcommeth darkness of the nighte by the shyninge lyghte of his eyne.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This beaste is called a ‘Masion,’ for that he is enimie to Myse and Rattes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Of the Manners and Customs of Cats._ Let us see though, before we try our anecdotes, what is known of the Cat’s peculiarities.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _Of the Manners and Customs of Cats._ Let us see though, before we try our anecdotes, what is known of the Cat’s peculiarities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This beaste is called a ‘Masion,’ for that he is enimie to Myse and Rattes.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading _Of the Manners and Customs of Cats._ Let us see though, before we try our anecdotes, what is known of the Cat’s peculiarities.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading In shape of body he is like unto a Leoparde, and hathe a greate mouthe.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Of the Manners and Customs of Cats._ Let us see though, before we try our anecdotes, what is known of the Cat’s peculiarities.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Of the Manners and Customs of Cats._ Let us see though, before we try our anecdotes, what is known of the Cat’s peculiarities.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Of the Manners and Customs of Cats._ Let us see though, before we try our anecdotes, what is known of the Cat’s peculiarities.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
wittie
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From this reading He is slye and wittie, and seeth so sharpely that he overcommeth darkness of the nighte by the shyninge lyghte of his eyne.
Workes
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From this reading I rather like this quaint description of the domestic Pussy, which occurs in an old heraldic book, John Bossewell’s “_Workes of Armorie_,” published in 1597:-- “The field is of the Saphire, on a chief Pearle, a Masion Cruieves.
