1683
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From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Tale of the Rye-House Plot Author of "Thorndyke Manor" "The Pedlar and his Dog" "Fisherman Grim" &c.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Tale of the Rye-House Plot Author of "Thorndyke Manor" "The Pedlar and his Dog" "Fisherman Grim" &c.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A Tale of the Rye-House Plot Author of "Thorndyke Manor" "The Pedlar and his Dog" "Fisherman Grim" &c.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading A Tale of the Rye-House Plot Author of "Thorndyke Manor" "The Pedlar and his Dog" "Fisherman Grim" &c.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading This story is for the most part a romantic rendering of a very obscure episode in the story of the reign of Charles the Second.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading A Tale of the Rye-House Plot Author of "Thorndyke Manor" "The Pedlar and his Dog" "Fisherman Grim" &c.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading This story is for the most part a romantic rendering of a very obscure episode in the story of the reign of Charles the Second.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
FishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading A Tale of the Rye-House Plot Author of "Thorndyke Manor" "The Pedlar and his Dog" "Fisherman Grim" &c.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This story is for the most part a romantic rendering of a very obscure episode in the story of the reign of Charles the Second.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading A Tale of the Rye-House Plot Author of "Thorndyke Manor" "The Pedlar and his Dog" "Fisherman Grim" &c.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Tale of the Rye-House Plot Author of "Thorndyke Manor" "The Pedlar and his Dog" "Fisherman Grim" &c.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This story is for the most part a romantic rendering of a very obscure episode in the story of the reign of Charles the Second.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This story is for the most part a romantic rendering of a very obscure episode in the story of the reign of Charles the Second.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading A Tale of the Rye-House Plot Author of "Thorndyke Manor" "The Pedlar and his Dog" "Fisherman Grim" &c.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This story is for the most part a romantic rendering of a very obscure episode in the story of the reign of Charles the Second.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading This story is for the most part a romantic rendering of a very obscure episode in the story of the reign of Charles the Second.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Tale of the Rye-House Plot Author of "Thorndyke Manor" "The Pedlar and his Dog" "Fisherman Grim" &c.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Traitor or Patriot?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This story is for the most part a romantic rendering of a very obscure episode in the story of the reign of Charles the Second.
PatriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Traitor or Patriot?
Pedlarnoun
someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading A Tale of the Rye-House Plot Author of "Thorndyke Manor" "The Pedlar and his Dog" "Fisherman Grim" &c.
PlotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading A Tale of the Rye-House Plot Author of "Thorndyke Manor" "The Pedlar and his Dog" "Fisherman Grim" &c.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading This story is for the most part a romantic rendering of a very obscure episode in the story of the reign of Charles the Second.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading This story is for the most part a romantic rendering of a very obscure episode in the story of the reign of Charles the Second.
romancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading This story is for the most part a romantic rendering of a very obscure episode in the story of the reign of Charles the Second.
Rye-House
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From this reading A Tale of the Rye-House Plot Author of "Thorndyke Manor" "The Pedlar and his Dog" "Fisherman Grim" &c.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This story is for the most part a romantic rendering of a very obscure episode in the story of the reign of Charles the Second.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
spoolverbUS /spuːl/
transfer data intended for a peripheral device (usually a printer) into temporary storage
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
spunverbUS /spʌn/
inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This story is for the most part a romantic rendering of a very obscure episode in the story of the reign of Charles the Second.
in a strange manner
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A Tale of the Rye-House Plot Author of "Thorndyke Manor" "The Pedlar and his Dog" "Fisherman Grim" &c.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Tale of the Rye-House Plot Author of "Thorndyke Manor" "The Pedlar and his Dog" "Fisherman Grim" &c.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This story is for the most part a romantic rendering of a very obscure episode in the story of the reign of Charles the Second.
Thorndyke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Tale of the Rye-House Plot Author of "Thorndyke Manor" "The Pedlar and his Dog" "Fisherman Grim" &c.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
TraitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading Traitor or Patriot?
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
precisely as stated
From this reading This story is for the most part a romantic rendering of a very obscure episode in the story of the reign of Charles the Second.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It does not pretend to more historical accuracy than belongs to other romances which are spun from a thread of fact on a spool of fiction, but it may be mentioned that the scenes and the actors are mostly real, and it should be remembered that the story of the Rye-house Plot (1683) as told in authentic records is strangely vague.
