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From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
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From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Half way across the Chase he met Sir Anthony.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
alenounUS /eɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Half way across the Chase he met Sir Anthony.
ANTHONY'SnounUS /ˈænθəniz/
possessive form of “anthony” — Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading SIR ANTHONY'S PURPOSE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He calculated he had time to stop and taste the Squire's brewing, which he judged, from the look of the tower, might be worth his news; and he rode through the gate and railed at his nag for stumbling.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
brewingnounUS /ˈbruːɪŋ/
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading He calculated he had time to stop and taste the Squire's brewing, which he judged, from the look of the tower, might be worth his news; and he rode through the gate and railed at his nag for stumbling.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading He calculated he had time to stop and taste the Squire's brewing, which he judged, from the look of the tower, might be worth his news; and he rode through the gate and railed at his nag for stumbling.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Half way across the Chase he met Sir Anthony.
Coton
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From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading He calculated he had time to stop and taste the Squire's brewing, which he judged, from the look of the tower, might be worth his news; and he rode through the gate and railed at his nag for stumbling.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half way across the Chase he met Sir Anthony.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He calculated he had time to stop and taste the Squire's brewing, which he judged, from the look of the tower, might be worth his news; and he rode through the gate and railed at his nag for stumbling.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading He calculated he had time to stop and taste the Squire's brewing, which he judged, from the look of the tower, might be worth his news; and he rode through the gate and railed at his nag for stumbling.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He calculated he had time to stop and taste the Squire's brewing, which he judged, from the look of the tower, might be worth his news; and he rode through the gate and railed at his nag for stumbling.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Half way across the Chase he met Sir Anthony.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He calculated he had time to stop and taste the Squire's brewing, which he judged, from the look of the tower, might be worth his news; and he rode through the gate and railed at his nag for stumbling.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
nagverbUS /næɡ/
bother persistently with trivial complaints
From this reading He calculated he had time to stop and taste the Squire's brewing, which he judged, from the look of the tower, might be worth his news; and he rode through the gate and railed at his nag for stumbling.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading SIR ANTHONY'S PURPOSE.
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 Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — 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 Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
railedverbUS /reɪld/
past form of “rail” — complain bitterly
From this reading He calculated he had time to stop and taste the Squire's brewing, which he judged, from the look of the tower, might be worth his news; and he rode through the gate and railed at his nag for stumbling.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He calculated he had time to stop and taste the Squire's brewing, which he judged, from the look of the tower, might be worth his news; and he rode through the gate and railed at his nag for stumbling.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR ANTHONY'S PURPOSE.
Squire's
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From this reading He calculated he had time to stop and taste the Squire's brewing, which he judged, from the look of the tower, might be worth his news; and he rode through the gate and railed at his nag for stumbling.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading He calculated he had time to stop and taste the Squire's brewing, which he judged, from the look of the tower, might be worth his news; and he rode through the gate and railed at his nag for stumbling.
stumblingverbUS /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading He calculated he had time to stop and taste the Squire's brewing, which he judged, from the look of the tower, might be worth his news; and he rode through the gate and railed at his nag for stumbling.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He calculated he had time to stop and taste the Squire's brewing, which he judged, from the look of the tower, might be worth his news; and he rode through the gate and railed at his nag for stumbling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He calculated he had time to stop and taste the Squire's brewing, which he judged, from the look of the tower, might be worth his news; and he rode through the gate and railed at his nag for stumbling.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He calculated he had time to stop and taste the Squire's brewing, which he judged, from the look of the tower, might be worth his news; and he rode through the gate and railed at his nag for stumbling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He calculated he had time to stop and taste the Squire's brewing, which he judged, from the look of the tower, might be worth his news; and he rode through the gate and railed at his nag for stumbling.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Half way across the Chase he met Sir Anthony.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
at the time that
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
WorcesternounUS /ˈwʊstər/
United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)
From this reading Late, as I have heard, on the afternoon of November 20, 1558, a man riding between Oxford and Worcester, with the news of the queen's death, caught sight of the gateway tower at Coton End, which is plainly visible from the road.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading He calculated he had time to stop and taste the Squire's brewing, which he judged, from the look of the tower, might be worth his news; and he rode through the gate and railed at his nag for stumbling.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though he had already drunk that day as much ale as would have sufficed him for a week when the queen was well, yet much wants more.
