1889
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From this reading London: HARRISON & SONS, 59, PALL MALL Booksellers to the Queen and H.R.H the Prince of Wales 1889.
59
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From this reading London: HARRISON & SONS, 59, PALL MALL Booksellers to the Queen and H.R.H the Prince of Wales 1889.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A GUERNSEY LEGEND OF THE EIGHTH CENTURY_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading London: HARRISON & SONS, 59, PALL MALL Booksellers to the Queen and H.R.H the Prince of Wales 1889.
annexationnounUS /ˌænekˈseɪʃən/
incorporation by joining or uniting
From this reading Nothing authentic is known of the history of Guernsey previously to its annexation to the Duchy of Normandy in the tenth century.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading Nothing authentic is known of the history of Guernsey previously to its annexation to the Duchy of Normandy in the tenth century.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
BooksellersnounUS /ˈbʊkselərz/
plural of “bookseller” — the proprietor of a bookstore
From this reading London: HARRISON & SONS, 59, PALL MALL Booksellers to the Queen and H.R.H the Prince of Wales 1889.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
CelticadjectiveUS /ˈseltɪk/
relating to or characteristic of the Celts
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
a period of 100 years
From this reading _A GUERNSEY LEGEND OF THE EIGHTH CENTURY_.
chroniclesnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/
plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
cromlechs
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From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
DuchynounUS /ˈdʌtʃi/
the domain controlled by a duke or duchess
From this reading Nothing authentic is known of the history of Guernsey previously to its annexation to the Duchy of Normandy in the tenth century.
EIGHTHadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading _A GUERNSEY LEGEND OF THE EIGHTH CENTURY_.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
GUERNSEYnounUS /ˈɡɜːrnzi/
a Channel Island to the northwest of Jersey
From this reading _A GUERNSEY LEGEND OF THE EIGHTH CENTURY_.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading London: HARRISON & SONS, 59, PALL MALL Booksellers to the Queen and H.R.H the Prince of Wales 1889.
HARRISONnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading London: HARRISON & SONS, 59, PALL MALL Booksellers to the Queen and H.R.H the Prince of Wales 1889.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Nothing authentic is known of the history of Guernsey previously to its annexation to the Duchy of Normandy in the tenth century.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nothing authentic is known of the history of Guernsey previously to its annexation to the Duchy of Normandy in the tenth century.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
a message received and understood
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing authentic is known of the history of Guernsey previously to its annexation to the Duchy of Normandy in the tenth century.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing authentic is known of the history of Guernsey previously to its annexation to the Duchy of Normandy in the tenth century.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Nothing authentic is known of the history of Guernsey previously to its annexation to the Duchy of Normandy in the tenth century.
LEGENDnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading _A GUERNSEY LEGEND OF THE EIGHTH CENTURY_.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London: HARRISON & SONS, 59, PALL MALL Booksellers to the Queen and H.R.H the Prince of Wales 1889.
MALLnounUS /mɔːl/
a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
From this reading London: HARRISON & SONS, 59, PALL MALL Booksellers to the Queen and H.R.H the Prince of Wales 1889.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
menhirs
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From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
monkishadjective
befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
NormandynounUS /ˈnɔːrməndi/
a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie
From this reading Nothing authentic is known of the history of Guernsey previously to its annexation to the Duchy of Normandy in the tenth century.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing authentic is known of the history of Guernsey previously to its annexation to the Duchy of Normandy in the tenth century.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A GUERNSEY LEGEND OF THE EIGHTH CENTURY_.
and nothing more
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
PALLverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading London: HARRISON & SONS, 59, PALL MALL Booksellers to the Queen and H.R.H the Prince of Wales 1889.
potterynounUS /ˈpɑːtəri/
ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Nothing authentic is known of the history of Guernsey previously to its annexation to the Duchy of Normandy in the tenth century.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading London: HARRISON & SONS, 59, PALL MALL Booksellers to the Queen and H.R.H the Prince of Wales 1889.
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 London: HARRISON & SONS, 59, PALL MALL Booksellers to the Queen and H.R.H the Prince of Wales 1889.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading London: HARRISON & SONS, 59, PALL MALL Booksellers to the Queen and H.R.H the Prince of Wales 1889.
referencesnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
relicsnounUS /ˈrelɪks/
plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
semi-mythical
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From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading London: HARRISON & SONS, 59, PALL MALL Booksellers to the Queen and H.R.H the Prince of Wales 1889.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading Nothing authentic is known of the history of Guernsey previously to its annexation to the Duchy of Normandy in the tenth century.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A GUERNSEY LEGEND OF THE EIGHTH CENTURY_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading London: HARRISON & SONS, 59, PALL MALL Booksellers to the Queen and H.R.H the Prince of Wales 1889.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
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 London: HARRISON & SONS, 59, PALL MALL Booksellers to the Queen and H.R.H the Prince of Wales 1889.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The only sources of information as to events which may have occurred before that date are references in monkish chronicles of the usual semi-mythical type, and indications conveyed by cromlechs and menhirs, fragments of Celtic instruments and pottery, and a few Roman relics.
