1
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From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
2
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From this reading [Footnote 2: La Pucelle d'Orléans.
285
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From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
3
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From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
367
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From this reading 2, 367, where she is compared with Trulla: "A bold virago, stout and tall, As Joan of France, or English Mall."
439
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From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 2, 367, where she is compared with Trulla: "A bold virago, stout and tall, As Joan of France, or English Mall."
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
Addison's
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From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
Ambree
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From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
react verbally
From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
balladnounUS /ˈbæləd/
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
fearless and daring
From this reading 2, 367, where she is compared with Trulla: "A bold virago, stout and tall, As Joan of France, or English Mall."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The line in the text is from "Hudibras," Part I, c.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading 2, 367, where she is compared with Trulla: "A bold virago, stout and tall, As Joan of France, or English Mall."
d'Orléans
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From this reading [Footnote 2: La Pucelle d'Orléans.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading 2, 367, where she is compared with Trulla: "A bold virago, stout and tall, As Joan of France, or English Mall."
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
FlandersnounUS /ˈflændərz/
a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands
From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading 2, 367, where she is compared with Trulla: "A bold virago, stout and tall, As Joan of France, or English Mall."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The line in the text is from "Hudibras," Part I, c.
Grey'snounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “grey” — United States writer of western adventure novels (1875-1939)
From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
Hudibras
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From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The line in the text is from "Hudibras," Part I, c.
iinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
Joan
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From this reading 2, 367, where she is compared with Trulla: "A bold virago, stout and tall, As Joan of France, or English Mall."
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading [Footnote 2: La Pucelle d'Orléans.
Lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The line in the text is from "Hudibras," Part I, c.
MallnounUS /mɔːl/
a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
From this reading 2, 367, where she is compared with Trulla: "A bold virago, stout and tall, As Joan of France, or English Mall."
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
a brief written record
From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 2, 367, where she is compared with Trulla: "A bold virago, stout and tall, As Joan of France, or English Mall."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The line in the text is from "Hudibras," Part I, c.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
Pucelle
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From this reading [Footnote 2: La Pucelle d'Orléans.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 2, 367, where she is compared with Trulla: "A bold virago, stout and tall, As Joan of France, or English Mall."
dependable
From this reading 2, 367, where she is compared with Trulla: "A bold virago, stout and tall, As Joan of France, or English Mall."
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
moving very fast
From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading 2, 367, where she is compared with Trulla: "A bold virago, stout and tall, As Joan of France, or English Mall."
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading The line in the text is from "Hudibras," Part I, c.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
Trulla
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From this reading 2, 367, where she is compared with Trulla: "A bold virago, stout and tall, As Joan of France, or English Mall."
literature in metrical form
From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
viragonounUS /vɪˈrɑːɡoʊ/
a noisy or scolding or domineering woman
From this reading 2, 367, where she is compared with Trulla: "A bold virago, stout and tall, As Joan of France, or English Mall."
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
in or at the place that
From this reading 2, 367, where she is compared with Trulla: "A bold virago, stout and tall, As Joan of France, or English Mall."
belonging to which person
From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [Footnote 1: This is the version of the poem as altered by Swift in accordance with Addison's suggestions.--_W. E. B_.]
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading See "Hudibras," "Lady's Answer," verse 285, and note in Grey's edition, ii, 439.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 3: Mary Ambree, on whose exploits in Flanders the popular ballad was written.
