used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
accessorynounUS /ækˈsesəri/
clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
Adolphus
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From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
how long something has existed
From this reading Everybody in this age of research and cheap books, to say nothing of magazines and newspapers, knows that history is not true.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
in addition
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
bawbeenoun
an old Scottish coin of little value
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
for the reason that
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Everybody in this age of research and cheap books, to say nothing of magazines and newspapers, knows that history is not true.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Everybody in this age of research and cheap books, to say nothing of magazines and newspapers, knows that history is not true.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
climaticadjectiveUS /klaɪˈmætɪk/
of or relating to a climate
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
culledverbUS /kʌld/
past form of “cull” — remove something that has been rejected
From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
your usual mood
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
take in solid food
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
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 They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
at any time
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
every person
From this reading Everybody in this age of research and cheap books, to say nothing of magazines and newspapers, knows that history is not true.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
Floddennoun
a hill in Northumberland where the invading Scots were defeated by the English in 1513
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
imperviousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrviəs/
not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everybody in this age of research and cheap books, to say nothing of magazines and newspapers, knows that history is not true.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
jobsnounUS /dʒɑːbz/
plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Everybody in this age of research and cheap books, to say nothing of magazines and newspapers, knows that history is not true.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
something that is lost
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
luredverbUS /lʊrd/
past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Everybody in this age of research and cheap books, to say nothing of magazines and newspapers, knows that history is not true.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Everybody in this age of research and cheap books, to say nothing of magazines and newspapers, knows that history is not true.
not any; not one
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Everybody in this age of research and cheap books, to say nothing of magazines and newspapers, knows that history is not true.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Everybody in this age of research and cheap books, to say nothing of magazines and newspapers, knows that history is not true.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
pavenounUS /peɪv/
a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
personages
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From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Everybody in this age of research and cheap books, to say nothing of magazines and newspapers, knows that history is not true.
Richard
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From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
express in words
From this reading Everybody in this age of research and cheap books, to say nothing of magazines and newspapers, knows that history is not true.
ScotsnounUS /skɑːts/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
ScotsmannounUS /ˈskɑːtsmən/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
and nothing more
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
stomachicadjective
relating to or involving the stomach
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
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 It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everybody in this age of research and cheap books, to say nothing of magazines and newspapers, knows that history is not true.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everybody in this age of research and cheap books, to say nothing of magazines and newspapers, knows that history is not true.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Everybody in this age of research and cheap books, to say nothing of magazines and newspapers, knows that history is not true.
TurnpikenounUS /ˈtɜːrnpaɪk/
(from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid
From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
TweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is established beyond doubt, for instance, that King Richard III. was a man of loving disposition, and that the story of his being an accessory to the death of the little princes has no foundation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We know also that the Scots deliberately planned the loss of the battle of Flodden in order to pave the way for their modern invasion of England and the capture of all the good jobs in the empire.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They simply lured the English on, because they knew that no Englishman could live north of the Tweed and ever get enough to eat, while every Scotsman is impervious to stomachic or climatic conditions so long as there is a position to be filled or a bawbee to be paid out.
William
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From this reading This is a chronicle of facts, culled from the life of William Adolphus Turnpike and other personages, as distinguished from mere history.
