Chapter XXXIV

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From this reading LONDON IN 1488.

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From this reading _Sir John Mennis_, 1639.

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

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

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

From this reading "The first article of an Englishman's political creed," saith my Lord Halifax, "must be that he believeth in the sea!"--and a very good article it is.

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

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading "The first article of an Englishman's political creed," saith my Lord Halifax, "must be that he believeth in the sea!"--and a very good article it is.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

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

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

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From this reading "The first article of an Englishman's political creed," saith my Lord Halifax, "must be that he believeth in the sea!"--and a very good article it is.

very pleasing to the eye

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

an ardent follower and admirer

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading "The first article of an Englishman's political creed," saith my Lord Halifax, "must be that he believeth in the sea!"--and a very good article it is.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

the act of departing

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

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From this reading "The first article of an Englishman's political creed," saith my Lord Halifax, "must be that he believeth in the sea!"--and a very good article it is.

at any time

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "The first article of an Englishman's political creed," saith my Lord Halifax, "must be that he believeth in the sea!"--and a very good article it is.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

by good fortune

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia

From this reading "The first article of an Englishman's political creed," saith my Lord Halifax, "must be that he believeth in the sea!"--and a very good article it is.

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

From this reading "The first article of an Englishman's political creed," saith my Lord Halifax, "must be that he believeth in the sea!"--and a very good article it is.

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 Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

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

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

United States operatic mezzo-soprano (born 1934)

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

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From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

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

From this reading LONDON IN 1488.

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

From this reading "The first article of an Englishman's political creed," saith my Lord Halifax, "must be that he believeth in the sea!"--and a very good article it is.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "The first article of an Englishman's political creed," saith my Lord Halifax, "must be that he believeth in the sea!"--and a very good article it is.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

past form of “knight” — raise (someone) to knighthood

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

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

From this reading LONDON IN 1488.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "The first article of an Englishman's political creed," saith my Lord Halifax, "must be that he believeth in the sea!"--and a very good article it is.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

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

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

the position of mayor

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

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From this reading _Sir John Mennis_, 1639.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "The first article of an Englishman's political creed," saith my Lord Halifax, "must be that he believeth in the sea!"--and a very good article it is.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "The first article of an Englishman's political creed," saith my Lord Halifax, "must be that he believeth in the sea!"--and a very good article it is.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

and nothing more

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading "The first article of an Englishman's political creed," saith my Lord Halifax, "must be that he believeth in the sea!"--and a very good article it is.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

existing or coming before

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

cause to move by pulling

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

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From this reading "The first article of an Englishman's political creed," saith my Lord Halifax, "must be that he believeth in the sea!"--and a very good article it is.

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 "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading "The first article of an Englishman's political creed," saith my Lord Halifax, "must be that he believeth in the sea!"--and a very good article it is.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

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From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

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From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

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

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The first article of an Englishman's political creed," saith my Lord Halifax, "must be that he believeth in the sea!"--and a very good article it is.

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

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

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

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

precisely as stated

From this reading "The first article of an Englishman's political creed," saith my Lord Halifax, "must be that he believeth in the sea!"--and a very good article it is.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

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

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

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

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

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

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

a late time of life

From this reading Saint Swithin's Day in 1488--fortunately a fair and sunny one--was the busiest ever witnessed in the good city of London, if not since the English capital had a name, at least since the mayoralty of the loyal and wealthy Sir William Horne, whom King Henry VII. had knighted in the preceding year at Hornsey Park; and from its countless wooden thoroughfares--bricks were only beginning to be used about thirty years before--she poured forth her thousands, to witness the departure of a gallant admiral against the Scots.

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

From this reading "Sir John got on a bonny brown beast To Scotland for to ride--a; A brown buff coat upon his back, A short sword by his side--a; Alas! young man, we sucklings can Pull down the Scottish pride--a."