1
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From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
118
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153
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1582
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From this reading William Lithgow was born in Lanark about 1582.
1615
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From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
1643
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From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
212
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From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
265
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From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
299
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333
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370
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377
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From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
40
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440
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70
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From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was educated at Lanark Grammar School, and, according to Sir Walter Scott, [1] was 'bred a tailor.'
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading William Lithgow was born in Lanark about 1582.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading He was educated at Lanark Grammar School, and, according to Sir Walter Scott, [1] was 'bred a tailor.'
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
Affrica
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From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
Alison
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From this reading He was the eldest son of James Lithgow, Burgess of Lanark, and Alison Grahame, his wife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was educated at Lanark Grammar School, and, according to Sir Walter Scott, [1] was 'bred a tailor.'
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
Booke
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From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
brought into existence
From this reading William Lithgow was born in Lanark about 1582.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading He was educated at Lanark Grammar School, and, according to Sir Walter Scott, [1] was 'bred a tailor.'
BurgessnounUS /ˈbɜːrdʒəs/
English writer of satirical novels (1917-1993)
From this reading He was the eldest son of James Lithgow, Burgess of Lanark, and Alison Grahame, his wife.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
Dedicatory
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From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading He was educated at Lanark Grammar School, and, according to Sir Walter Scott, [1] was 'bred a tailor.'
being one more than seven
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading He was the eldest son of James Lithgow, Burgess of Lanark, and Alison Grahame, his wife.
EpistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
etc
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From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
widely known and esteemed
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
Grahamenoun
English writer (born in Scotland) of children's stories (1859-1932)
From this reading He was the eldest son of James Lithgow, Burgess of Lanark, and Alison Grahame, his wife.
GrammarnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
From this reading He was educated at Lanark Grammar School, and, according to Sir Walter Scott, [1] was 'bred a tailor.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
IndexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
ixnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading He was the eldest son of James Lithgow, Burgess of Lanark, and Alison Grahame, his wife.
Kingdomes
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From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
Lanark
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From this reading William Lithgow was born in Lanark about 1582.
Lithgow
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From this reading William Lithgow was born in Lanark about 1582.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
used to form the superlative
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
Nineteene
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From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
NinthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
a brief written record
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
Panegyricke
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From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
ProloguenounUS /ˈproʊlɑːɡ/
an introduction to a play
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
PublishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
an educational institution
From this reading He was educated at Lanark Grammar School, and, according to Sir Walter Scott, [1] was 'bred a tailor.'
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 of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading He was educated at Lanark Grammar School, and, according to Sir Walter Scott, [1] was 'bred a tailor.'
Seaventh
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From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
term of address for a man
From this reading He was educated at Lanark Grammar School, and, according to Sir Walter Scott, [1] was 'bred a tailor.'
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
a male human offspring
From this reading He was the eldest son of James Lithgow, Burgess of Lanark, and Alison Grahame, his wife.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
Surveigh
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From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading He was educated at Lanark Grammar School, and, according to Sir Walter Scott, [1] was 'bred a tailor.'
TenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
thirty-threeadjective
being three more than thirty
From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
threescorenoun
a set with 3 times 20 members
From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
Travayles
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From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
VersesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading He was educated at Lanark Grammar School, and, according to Sir Walter Scott, [1] was 'bred a tailor.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading William Lithgow was born in Lanark about 1582.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He was the eldest son of James Lithgow, Burgess of Lanark, and Alison Grahame, his wife.
William
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From this reading William Lithgow was born in Lanark about 1582.
xviinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
xxinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
xxvnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-four and one
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
xxxiadjective
being one more than thirty
From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
Yeares
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From this reading of long Nineteene Yeares Travayles from Scotland to the most famous Kingdomes in Europe, Asia and Affrica Publishers' Note, ix The Epistle Dedicatory, xvii The Prologue to the Reader, xxi Panegyricke Verses upon the Author and his Booke, xxv The Author to his Booke, xxxi The First Part, 1 The Second Part, 40 The Third Part, 70 The Fourth Part, 118 The Fifth Part, 153 The Sixth Part, 212 The Seaventh Part, 265 The Eight Part, etc., 299 The Ninth Part, 333 The Tenth Part, 370 Index, 440
a late time of life
From this reading The actual date of his birth is uncertain, but he states (page 377) that he was thirty-three in 1615, and in 'The present Surveigh of London' 'past threescore years' in April, 1643.
