1593
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From this reading In 1593 occurred the trial of the ‘three Witches of Warboys’, in 1606 that of Mary Smith, in 1612 that of the earlier Lancashire Witches, and of the later in 1633.
1596
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From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
1606
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From this reading In 1593 occurred the trial of the ‘three Witches of Warboys’, in 1606 that of Mary Smith, in 1612 that of the earlier Lancashire Witches, and of the later in 1633.
1612
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From this reading In 1593 occurred the trial of the ‘three Witches of Warboys’, in 1606 that of Mary Smith, in 1612 that of the earlier Lancashire Witches, and of the later in 1633.
1615
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From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
1633
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From this reading In 1593 occurred the trial of the ‘three Witches of Warboys’, in 1606 that of Mary Smith, in 1612 that of the earlier Lancashire Witches, and of the later in 1633.
7
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From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
84
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From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These are only a few of the more famous cases.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In 1593 occurred the trial of the ‘three Witches of Warboys’, in 1606 that of Mary Smith, in 1612 that of the earlier Lancashire Witches, and of the later in 1633.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These are only a few of the more famous cases.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Of no less importance in this connection is the attitude of the King himself.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading These are only a few of the more famous cases.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading During this entire period charges of witchcraft were frequent.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Of no less importance in this connection is the attitude of the King himself.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this entire period charges of witchcraft were frequent.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading In 1593 occurred the trial of the ‘three Witches of Warboys’, in 1606 that of Mary Smith, in 1612 that of the earlier Lancashire Witches, and of the later in 1633.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading During this entire period charges of witchcraft were frequent.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading These are only a few of the more famous cases.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading These are only a few of the more famous cases.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading During this entire period charges of witchcraft were frequent.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Of no less importance in this connection is the attitude of the King himself.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Of no less importance in this connection is the attitude of the King himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of no less importance in this connection is the attitude of the King himself.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
JonsonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/
English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Of no less importance in this connection is the attitude of the King himself.
LancashirenounUS /ˈlæŋkəʃaɪr/
a historical area of northwestern England on the Irish Sea; noted for textiles
From this reading In 1593 occurred the trial of the ‘three Witches of Warboys’, in 1606 that of Mary Smith, in 1612 that of the earlier Lancashire Witches, and of the later in 1633.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In 1593 occurred the trial of the ‘three Witches of Warboys’, in 1606 that of Mary Smith, in 1612 that of the earlier Lancashire Witches, and of the later in 1633.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Of no less importance in this connection is the attitude of the King himself.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading In 1593 occurred the trial of the ‘three Witches of Warboys’, in 1606 that of Mary Smith, in 1612 that of the earlier Lancashire Witches, and of the later in 1633.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These are only a few of the more famous cases.
not any; not one
From this reading Of no less importance in this connection is the attitude of the King himself.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading In 1593 occurred the trial of the ‘three Witches of Warboys’, in 1606 that of Mary Smith, in 1612 that of the earlier Lancashire Witches, and of the later in 1633.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During this entire period charges of witchcraft were frequent.
and nothing more
From this reading These are only a few of the more famous cases.
an amount of time
From this reading During this entire period charges of witchcraft were frequent.
poisoningnounUS /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
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 In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading In 1593 occurred the trial of the ‘three Witches of Warboys’, in 1606 that of Mary Smith, in 1612 that of the earlier Lancashire Witches, and of the later in 1633.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In 1593 occurred the trial of the ‘three Witches of Warboys’, in 1606 that of Mary Smith, in 1612 that of the earlier Lancashire Witches, and of the later in 1633.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are only a few of the more famous cases.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this entire period charges of witchcraft were frequent.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In 1593 occurred the trial of the ‘three Witches of Warboys’, in 1606 that of Mary Smith, in 1612 that of the earlier Lancashire Witches, and of the later in 1633.
the act of testing something
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
TurnernounUS /ˈtɜːrnər/
United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
Warboys
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From this reading In 1593 occurred the trial of the ‘three Witches of Warboys’, in 1606 that of Mary Smith, in 1612 that of the earlier Lancashire Witches, and of the later in 1633.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During this entire period charges of witchcraft were frequent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
witchcraftnounUS /ˈwɪtʃkræft/
the art of sorcery
From this reading During this entire period charges of witchcraft were frequent.
WitchesnounUS /ˈwɪtʃəz/
plural of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading In 1593 occurred the trial of the ‘three Witches of Warboys’, in 1606 that of Mary Smith, in 1612 that of the earlier Lancashire Witches, and of the later in 1633.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
a late time of life
From this reading In Scotland they were especially numerous, upwards of fifty being recorded during the years 1596-7.[84] The trial of Anne Turner in 1615, in which charges of witchcraft were joined with those of poisoning, especially attracted the attention of Jonson.
