used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Merthyr Tydvil is situated in a broad valley through which roll the waters of the Taf.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Iron and Coal—The Martyred Princess—Cyfartha Fawr—Diabolical Structure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading It bears the name of Merthyr Tydvil, which signifies the Martyr Tydvil, because in the old time a Christian British princess was slain in the locality which it occupies.
for the reason that
From this reading It bears the name of Merthyr Tydvil, which signifies the Martyr Tydvil, because in the old time a Christian British princess was slain in the locality which it occupies.
Brecon
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From this reading Tydvil was the daughter of Brychan Prince of Brecon, surnamed Brycheiniawg, or the Breconian, who flourished in the fifth century and was a contemporary of Hengist.
Breconian
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From this reading Tydvil was the daughter of Brychan Prince of Brecon, surnamed Brycheiniawg, or the Breconian, who flourished in the fifth century and was a contemporary of Hengist.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading It bears the name of Merthyr Tydvil, which signifies the Martyr Tydvil, because in the old time a Christian British princess was slain in the locality which it occupies.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Merthyr Tydvil is situated in a broad valley through which roll the waters of the Taf.
Brychan
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From this reading Tydvil was the daughter of Brychan Prince of Brecon, surnamed Brycheiniawg, or the Breconian, who flourished in the fifth century and was a contemporary of Hengist.
Brycheiniawg
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From this reading Tydvil was the daughter of Brychan Prince of Brecon, surnamed Brycheiniawg, or the Breconian, who flourished in the fifth century and was a contemporary of Hengist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Tydvil was the daughter of Brychan Prince of Brecon, surnamed Brycheiniawg, or the Breconian, who flourished in the fifth century and was a contemporary of Hengist.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading It bears the name of Merthyr Tydvil, which signifies the Martyr Tydvil, because in the old time a Christian British princess was slain in the locality which it occupies.
CoalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Iron and Coal—The Martyred Princess—Cyfartha Fawr—Diabolical Structure.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading Tydvil was the daughter of Brychan Prince of Brecon, surnamed Brycheiniawg, or the Breconian, who flourished in the fifth century and was a contemporary of Hengist.
Cyfartha
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From this reading Iron and Coal—The Martyred Princess—Cyfartha Fawr—Diabolical Structure.
a female human offspring
From this reading Tydvil was the daughter of Brychan Prince of Brecon, surnamed Brycheiniawg, or the Breconian, who flourished in the fifth century and was a contemporary of Hengist.
DiabolicaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkəl/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading Iron and Coal—The Martyred Princess—Cyfartha Fawr—Diabolical Structure.
Fawr
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From this reading Iron and Coal—The Martyred Princess—Cyfartha Fawr—Diabolical Structure.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Tydvil was the daughter of Brychan Prince of Brecon, surnamed Brycheiniawg, or the Breconian, who flourished in the fifth century and was a contemporary of Hengist.
flourishedverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃt/
past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously
From this reading Tydvil was the daughter of Brychan Prince of Brecon, surnamed Brycheiniawg, or the Breconian, who flourished in the fifth century and was a contemporary of Hengist.
highest in quality
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
Hengist
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From this reading Tydvil was the daughter of Brychan Prince of Brecon, surnamed Brycheiniawg, or the Breconian, who flourished in the fifth century and was a contemporary of Hengist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Merthyr Tydvil is situated in a broad valley through which roll the waters of the Taf.
inconsiderableadjective
too small or unimportant to merit attention
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Iron and Coal—The Martyred Princess—Cyfartha Fawr—Diabolical Structure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Merthyr Tydvil is situated in a broad valley through which roll the waters of the Taf.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It bears the name of Merthyr Tydvil, which signifies the Martyr Tydvil, because in the old time a Christian British princess was slain in the locality which it occupies.
MartyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading It bears the name of Merthyr Tydvil, which signifies the Martyr Tydvil, because in the old time a Christian British princess was slain in the locality which it occupies.
MartyredverbUS /ˈmɑːrtərd/
past form of “martyr” — kill as a martyr
From this reading Iron and Coal—The Martyred Princess—Cyfartha Fawr—Diabolical Structure.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
Merthyr
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From this reading Merthyr Tydvil is situated in a broad valley through which roll the waters of the Taf.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It bears the name of Merthyr Tydvil, which signifies the Martyr Tydvil, because in the old time a Christian British princess was slain in the locality which it occupies.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading It bears the name of Merthyr Tydvil, which signifies the Martyr Tydvil, because in the old time a Christian British princess was slain in the locality which it occupies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Merthyr Tydvil is situated in a broad valley through which roll the waters of the Taf.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It bears the name of Merthyr Tydvil, which signifies the Martyr Tydvil, because in the old time a Christian British princess was slain in the locality which it occupies.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tydvil was the daughter of Brychan Prince of Brecon, surnamed Brycheiniawg, or the Breconian, who flourished in the fifth century and was a contemporary of Hengist.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Tydvil was the daughter of Brychan Prince of Brecon, surnamed Brycheiniawg, or the Breconian, who flourished in the fifth century and was a contemporary of Hengist.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Iron and Coal—The Martyred Princess—Cyfartha Fawr—Diabolical Structure.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Merthyr Tydvil is situated in a broad valley through which roll the waters of the Taf.
signifiesverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote
From this reading It bears the name of Merthyr Tydvil, which signifies the Martyr Tydvil, because in the old time a Christian British princess was slain in the locality which it occupies.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Merthyr Tydvil is situated in a broad valley through which roll the waters of the Taf.
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading It bears the name of Merthyr Tydvil, which signifies the Martyr Tydvil, because in the old time a Christian British princess was slain in the locality which it occupies.
StructurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Iron and Coal—The Martyred Princess—Cyfartha Fawr—Diabolical Structure.
surnamed
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From this reading Tydvil was the daughter of Brychan Prince of Brecon, surnamed Brycheiniawg, or the Breconian, who flourished in the fifth century and was a contemporary of Hengist.
Taf
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From this reading Merthyr Tydvil is situated in a broad valley through which roll the waters of the Taf.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Iron and Coal—The Martyred Princess—Cyfartha Fawr—Diabolical Structure.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Merthyr Tydvil is situated in a broad valley through which roll the waters of the Taf.
up to a particular time
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It bears the name of Merthyr Tydvil, which signifies the Martyr Tydvil, because in the old time a Christian British princess was slain in the locality which it occupies.
Tydvil
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From this reading Merthyr Tydvil is situated in a broad valley through which roll the waters of the Taf.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Merthyr Tydvil is situated in a broad valley through which roll the waters of the Taf.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
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From this reading Merthyr Tydvil is situated in a broad valley through which roll the waters of the Taf.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Merthyr Tydvil is situated in a broad valley through which roll the waters of the Taf.
which person or people
From this reading Tydvil was the daughter of Brychan Prince of Brecon, surnamed Brycheiniawg, or the Breconian, who flourished in the fifth century and was a contemporary of Hengist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was till late an inconsiderable village, but is at present the greatest mining place in Britain, and may be called with much propriety the capital of the iron and coal.
