Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading It would be absurd to claim for a writer so obscure a very prominent place in the procession of Englishmen of letters.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

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

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities

From this reading It is mainly, no doubt, but I hope not exclusively, an antiquarian interest which attaches to the name of Thomas Nash.

from appearances alone

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

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

From this reading It is mainly, no doubt, but I hope not exclusively, an antiquarian interest which attaches to the name of Thomas Nash.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

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

From this reading It would be absurd to claim for a writer so obscure a very prominent place in the procession of Englishmen of letters.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is mainly, no doubt, but I hope not exclusively, an antiquarian interest which attaches to the name of Thomas Nash.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading London Printed And Issued By Charles Whittingham & Co At The Chiswick Press MDCCCXCII The Induction to the Pages of the Court AN ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THOMAS NASH.

a person who is being chased

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

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From this reading London Printed And Issued By Charles Whittingham & Co At The Chiswick Press MDCCCXCII The Induction to the Pages of the Court AN ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THOMAS NASH.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading It would be absurd to claim for a writer so obscure a very prominent place in the procession of Englishmen of letters.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading London Printed And Issued By Charles Whittingham & Co At The Chiswick Press MDCCCXCII The Induction to the Pages of the Court AN ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THOMAS NASH.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading It is mainly, no doubt, but I hope not exclusively, an antiquarian interest which attaches to the name of Thomas Nash.

put on clothes

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading It would be absurd to claim for a writer so obscure a very prominent place in the procession of Englishmen of letters.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading London Printed And Issued By Charles Whittingham & Co At The Chiswick Press MDCCCXCII The Induction to the Pages of the Court AN ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THOMAS NASH.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

apart from; not including

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

without any others being included or involved

From this reading It is mainly, no doubt, but I hope not exclusively, an antiquarian interest which attaches to the name of Thomas Nash.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

coins made of gold

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

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From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

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

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

German painter and engraver noted for his portraits; he was commissioned by Henry VIII to provide portraits of the English king's prospective brides (1497-1543)

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading It is mainly, no doubt, but I hope not exclusively, an antiquarian interest which attaches to the name of Thomas Nash.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It is mainly, no doubt, but I hope not exclusively, an antiquarian interest which attaches to the name of Thomas Nash.

someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

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

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

a formal entry into an organization or position or office

From this reading London Printed And Issued By Charles Whittingham & Co At The Chiswick Press MDCCCXCII The Induction to the Pages of the Court AN ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THOMAS NASH.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It is mainly, no doubt, but I hope not exclusively, an antiquarian interest which attaches to the name of Thomas Nash.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading London Printed And Issued By Charles Whittingham & Co At The Chiswick Press MDCCCXCII The Induction to the Pages of the Court AN ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THOMAS NASH.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

possessive form of “law” — the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

the literary culture

From this reading It would be absurd to claim for a writer so obscure a very prominent place in the procession of Englishmen of letters.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading London Printed And Issued By Charles Whittingham & Co At The Chiswick Press MDCCCXCII The Induction to the Pages of the Court AN ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THOMAS NASH.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading London Printed And Issued By Charles Whittingham & Co At The Chiswick Press MDCCCXCII The Induction to the Pages of the Court AN ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THOMAS NASH.

for the most part

From this reading It is mainly, no doubt, but I hope not exclusively, an antiquarian interest which attaches to the name of Thomas Nash.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

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From this reading London Printed And Issued By Charles Whittingham & Co At The Chiswick Press MDCCCXCII The Induction to the Pages of the Court AN ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THOMAS NASH.

relating to or characteristic of the Moors

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It is mainly, no doubt, but I hope not exclusively, an antiquarian interest which attaches to the name of Thomas Nash.

United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)

From this reading London Printed And Issued By Charles Whittingham & Co At The Chiswick Press MDCCCXCII The Induction to the Pages of the Court AN ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THOMAS NASH.

not any; not one

From this reading It is mainly, no doubt, but I hope not exclusively, an antiquarian interest which attaches to the name of Thomas Nash.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is mainly, no doubt, but I hope not exclusively, an antiquarian interest which attaches to the name of Thomas Nash.

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

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading It would be absurd to claim for a writer so obscure a very prominent place in the procession of Englishmen of letters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading London Printed And Issued By Charles Whittingham & Co At The Chiswick Press MDCCCXCII The Induction to the Pages of the Court AN ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THOMAS NASH.

past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

plural of “page” — 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 London Printed And Issued By Charles Whittingham & Co At The Chiswick Press MDCCCXCII The Induction to the Pages of the Court AN ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THOMAS NASH.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

an amount of time

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It would be absurd to claim for a writer so obscure a very prominent place in the procession of Englishmen of letters.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading London Printed And Issued By Charles Whittingham & Co At The Chiswick Press MDCCCXCII The Induction to the Pages of the Court AN ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THOMAS NASH.

most frequent or common

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading London Printed And Issued By Charles Whittingham & Co At The Chiswick Press MDCCCXCII The Induction to the Pages of the Court AN ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THOMAS NASH.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading It would be absurd to claim for a writer so obscure a very prominent place in the procession of Englishmen of letters.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading It would be absurd to claim for a writer so obscure a very prominent place in the procession of Englishmen of letters.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

have sovereign power

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

a particular situation

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It would be absurd to claim for a writer so obscure a very prominent place in the procession of Englishmen of letters.

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From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

plural of “stud” — a man who is virile and sexually active

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

a county in southeastern England on the Thames

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

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

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading London Printed And Issued By Charles Whittingham & Co At The Chiswick Press MDCCCXCII The Induction to the Pages of the Court AN ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THOMAS NASH.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

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

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

precisely as stated

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

at the time that

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

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

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.

a Caucasian

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

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From this reading London Printed And Issued By Charles Whittingham & Co At The Chiswick Press MDCCCXCII The Induction to the Pages of the Court AN ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THOMAS NASH.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It is a valuable and highly interesting picture; especially in regard to the dress, which, except for the white shirt, embroidered with Moresque work, is entirely red, and with the flat red cap, red shoes ornamented with studs of gold, the richly chased dagger and sword, is an admirable example of the gorgeous style of costume prevalent at Court at the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII, 'Law's History of Hampton Court Palace in Tudor Times.'"

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It would be absurd to claim for a writer so obscure a very prominent place in the procession of Englishmen of letters.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading It would be absurd to claim for a writer so obscure a very prominent place in the procession of Englishmen of letters.

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading London Printed And Issued By Charles Whittingham & Co At The Chiswick Press MDCCCXCII The Induction to the Pages of the Court AN ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THOMAS NASH.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "The portrait of Surrey which is now at Hampton Court, and which is attributed to Holbein, though probably by his imitator, Guillim Stretes, apparently dates from a period when he was a very young man.