afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
(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 The garrison went forth with their flags flying, and all the honours of war, and many others went with them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OF THE VISITORS AT OXFORD.
BaptistnounUS /ˈbæptəst/
follower of Baptistic doctrines
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
Blagrove
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From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Of the surrendering the city there is no need for me to write.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
Fairfax
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From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The garrison went forth with their flags flying, and all the honours of war, and many others went with them.
moving swiftly
From this reading The garrison went forth with their flags flying, and all the honours of war, and many others went with them.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of the surrendering the city there is no need for me to write.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The garrison went forth with their flags flying, and all the honours of war, and many others went with them.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The garrison went forth with their flags flying, and all the honours of war, and many others went with them.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
honoursnoun
a university degree with honors
From this reading The garrison went forth with their flags flying, and all the honours of war, and many others went with them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of the surrendering the city there is no need for me to write.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The garrison went forth with their flags flying, and all the honours of war, and many others went with them.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of the surrendering the city there is no need for me to write.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Of the surrendering the city there is no need for me to write.
not any; not one
From this reading Of the surrendering the city there is no need for me to write.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE VISITORS AT OXFORD.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
others
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From this reading The garrison went forth with their flags flying, and all the honours of war, and many others went with them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
OXFORDnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading OF THE VISITORS AT OXFORD.
parleys
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From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
express in words
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
term of address for a man
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
St
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From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
surrenderingverbUS /sərˈendərɪŋ/
-ing form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading Of the surrendering the city there is no need for me to write.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE VISITORS AT OXFORD.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The garrison went forth with their flags flying, and all the honours of war, and many others went with them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The garrison went forth with their flags flying, and all the honours of war, and many others went with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of the surrendering the city there is no need for me to write.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of the surrendering the city there is no need for me to write.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
twenty-thirdadjective
coming next after the twenty-second in position
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading OF THE VISITORS AT OXFORD.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The garrison went forth with their flags flying, and all the honours of war, and many others went with them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The garrison went forth with their flags flying, and all the honours of war, and many others went with them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Let it suffice to say that, after parleys held for certain days, the articles of agreement were signed on the twenty-third day of June, and on the day following the city was delivered over to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I remember it by this token, that it was the feast of St. John the Baptist, and that Master Blagrove, of whom more hereafter, preached before the University on that day in the Chapel of St. John's College, as the custom is.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The garrison went forth with their flags flying, and all the honours of war, and many others went with them.
produce a literary work
From this reading Of the surrendering the city there is no need for me to write.