Chapter V

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading One and all they are national records, the preservation of which ought to be assured to the nation by very different precautions from any which now are provided.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading One and all they are national records, the preservation of which ought to be assured to the nation by very different precautions from any which now are provided.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading One and all they are national records, the preservation of which ought to be assured to the nation by very different precautions from any which now are provided.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

plural of “attache” — a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Whom do the parish registers belong to?

someone who makes an offer

From this reading What guarantee have we that X or Y or Z may not sell “his” registers to the highest bidder?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One and all they are national records, the preservation of which ought to be assured to the nation by very different precautions from any which now are provided.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

plural of “collection” — several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading One and all they are national records, the preservation of which ought to be assured to the nation by very different precautions from any which now are provided.

the state of something that has been unused and neglected

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

apart from; not including

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

give surety or assume responsibility

From this reading What guarantee have we that X or Y or Z may not sell “his” registers to the highest bidder?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading What guarantee have we that X or Y or Z may not sell “his” registers to the highest bidder?

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading What guarantee have we that X or Y or Z may not sell “his” registers to the highest bidder?

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading One and all they are national records, the preservation of which ought to be assured to the nation by very different precautions from any which now are provided.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading One and all they are national records, the preservation of which ought to be assured to the nation by very different precautions from any which now are provided.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading One and all they are national records, the preservation of which ought to be assured to the nation by very different precautions from any which now are provided.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

and nothing more

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading What guarantee have we that X or Y or Z may not sell “his” registers to the highest bidder?

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading One and all they are national records, the preservation of which ought to be assured to the nation by very different precautions from any which now are provided.

the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

a local church community

From this reading Whom do the parish registers belong to?

relating to or supported by or located in a parish

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

-ing form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading One and all they are national records, the preservation of which ought to be assured to the nation by very different precautions from any which now are provided.

the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

From this reading One and all they are national records, the preservation of which ought to be assured to the nation by very different precautions from any which now are provided.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading One and all they are national records, the preservation of which ought to be assured to the nation by very different precautions from any which now are provided.

a stipulated condition

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

plural of “register” — an official written record of names or events or transactions

From this reading Whom do the parish registers belong to?

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading What guarantee have we that X or Y or Z may not sell “his” registers to the highest bidder?

not in physical motion

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

of or relating to a will or testament or bequeathed by a will or testament

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading But as to any great collections of historical documents, except only that at the Record Office, they do not exist; they have still to be made.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

precisely as stated

From this reading One and all they are national records, the preservation of which ought to be assured to the nation by very different precautions from any which now are provided.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Meanwhile one large class of records--the ecclesiastical, parochial, and testamentary records--may be said to be in great danger of gradually but certainly perishing, partly from mere disuse, partly from the want of any adequate provision for their safe keeping, partly from the actual uncertainty that attaches to their ownership.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading What guarantee have we that X or Y or Z may not sell “his” registers to the highest bidder?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What guarantee have we that X or Y or Z may not sell “his” registers to the highest bidder?

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading One and all they are national records, the preservation of which ought to be assured to the nation by very different precautions from any which now are provided.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Whom do the parish registers belong to?

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading What guarantee have we that X or Y or Z may not sell “his” registers to the highest bidder?

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading What guarantee have we that X or Y or Z may not sell “his” registers to the highest bidder?

the ending of a series or sequence

From this reading What guarantee have we that X or Y or Z may not sell “his” registers to the highest bidder?