1
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From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
1476
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From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
2
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From this reading [Footnote 260-2: _i.e._ if they do not get worse.]
260
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From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
26th
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From this reading The date 26th May at the end of the letter is an error.
27th
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From this reading The ‘Monday next Holy Thursday’ was the 27th.]
3
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From this reading [Footnote 260-3: Paper decayed.]
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The date 26th May at the end of the letter is an error.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The date 26th May at the end of the letter is an error.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
Caister
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From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The date 26th May at the end of the letter is an error.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
decayedadjectiveUS /dəˈkeɪd/
damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless
From this reading [Footnote 260-3: Paper decayed.]
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading [Footnote 260-2: _i.e._ if they do not get worse.]
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading [Footnote 260-2: _i.e._ if they do not get worse.]
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The date 26th May at the end of the letter is an error.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The date 26th May at the end of the letter is an error.
establishingverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading [Footnote 260-2: _i.e._ if they do not get worse.]
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading The ‘Monday next Holy Thursday’ was the 27th.]
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [Footnote 260-2: _i.e._ if they do not get worse.]
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading [Footnote 260-2: _i.e._ if they do not get worse.]
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The date 26th May at the end of the letter is an error.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The date 26th May at the end of the letter is an error.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading The ‘Monday next Holy Thursday’ was the 27th.]
MSS
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From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The ‘Monday next Holy Thursday’ was the 27th.]
Norfolk'snounUS /ˈnɔːrfəks/
possessive form of “norfolk” — port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading [Footnote 260-2: _i.e._ if they do not get worse.]
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading [Footnote 260-3: Paper decayed.]
Paston
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From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
Paston's
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From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
term of address for a man
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Footnote 260-2: _i.e._ if they do not get worse.]
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading The ‘Monday next Holy Thursday’ was the 27th.]
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ‘Monday next Holy Thursday’ was the 27th.]
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 260-1: [From Paston MSS., B.M.] This letter relates to Sir John Paston’s claim to Caister after the Duke of Norfolk’s death, which claim he succeeded in establishing in June 1476, as appears by the letter following.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading [Footnote 260-2: _i.e._ if they do not get worse.]
