Chapter IV

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

From this reading Or, can men thinke, such _Goods_, or _Gifts_ of Nature, As _Nimble-apprehensions_, _Memory_, An _Able-body_, or, a comely _Feature_ (Without improvement) them, shall dignifie?

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From this reading Or, can men thinke, such _Goods_, or _Gifts_ of Nature, As _Nimble-apprehensions_, _Memory_, An _Able-body_, or, a comely _Feature_ (Without improvement) them, shall dignifie?

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

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

From this reading Or, can men thinke, such _Goods_, or _Gifts_ of Nature, As _Nimble-apprehensions_, _Memory_, An _Able-body_, or, a comely _Feature_ (Without improvement) them, shall dignifie?

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

From this reading May Sloth, and Idlenesse, be warrantable, In us, because our _Fathers_ have been rich?

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When, nor our _Fortunes_, nor our _naturall parts_, In any measure, are improved by us, Are others bound (as if we had deserts) With Attributes of _Honour_ to belye us?

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

From this reading Or, are wee, therefore, truely honourable, Because our _Predecessours_, have beene such?

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Or, can men thinke, such _Goods_, or _Gifts_ of Nature, As _Nimble-apprehensions_, _Memory_, An _Able-body_, or, a comely _Feature_ (Without improvement) them, shall dignifie?

plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

From this reading When, nor our _Fortunes_, nor our _naturall parts_, In any measure, are improved by us, Are others bound (as if we had deserts) With Attributes of _Honour_ to belye us?

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

From this reading May Sloth, and Idlenesse, be warrantable, In us, because our _Fathers_ have been rich?

for the reason that

From this reading May Sloth, and Idlenesse, be warrantable, In us, because our _Fathers_ have been rich?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading May Sloth, and Idlenesse, be warrantable, In us, because our _Fathers_ have been rich?

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From this reading Or, are wee, therefore, truely honourable, Because our _Predecessours_, have beene such?

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From this reading When, nor our _Fortunes_, nor our _naturall parts_, In any measure, are improved by us, Are others bound (as if we had deserts) With Attributes of _Honour_ to belye us?

confined by bonds

From this reading When, nor our _Fortunes_, nor our _naturall parts_, In any measure, are improved by us, Are others bound (as if we had deserts) With Attributes of _Honour_ to belye us?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Or, can men thinke, such _Goods_, or _Gifts_ of Nature, As _Nimble-apprehensions_, _Memory_, An _Able-body_, or, a comely _Feature_ (Without improvement) them, shall dignifie?

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Or, can men thinke, such _Goods_, or _Gifts_ of Nature, As _Nimble-apprehensions_, _Memory_, An _Able-body_, or, a comely _Feature_ (Without improvement) them, shall dignifie?

plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation

From this reading When, nor our _Fortunes_, nor our _naturall parts_, In any measure, are improved by us, Are others bound (as if we had deserts) With Attributes of _Honour_ to belye us?

properly deserved

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

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From this reading Or, can men thinke, such _Goods_, or _Gifts_ of Nature, As _Nimble-apprehensions_, _Memory_, An _Able-body_, or, a comely _Feature_ (Without improvement) them, shall dignifie?

the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

an old form of “does”

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading May Sloth, and Idlenesse, be warrantable, In us, because our _Fathers_ have been rich?

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Or, can men thinke, such _Goods_, or _Gifts_ of Nature, As _Nimble-apprehensions_, _Memory_, An _Able-body_, or, a comely _Feature_ (Without improvement) them, shall dignifie?

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading When, nor our _Fortunes_, nor our _naturall parts_, In any measure, are improved by us, Are others bound (as if we had deserts) With Attributes of _Honour_ to belye us?

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From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading Or, can men thinke, such _Goods_, or _Gifts_ of Nature, As _Nimble-apprehensions_, _Memory_, An _Able-body_, or, a comely _Feature_ (Without improvement) them, shall dignifie?

a state of high honor

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading Or, can men thinke, such _Goods_, or _Gifts_ of Nature, As _Nimble-apprehensions_, _Memory_, An _Able-body_, or, a comely _Feature_ (Without improvement) them, shall dignifie?

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

From this reading When, nor our _Fortunes_, nor our _naturall parts_, In any measure, are improved by us, Are others bound (as if we had deserts) With Attributes of _Honour_ to belye us?

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading May Sloth, and Idlenesse, be warrantable, In us, because our _Fathers_ have been rich?

the state of being honored

From this reading When, nor our _Fortunes_, nor our _naturall parts_, In any measure, are improved by us, Are others bound (as if we had deserts) With Attributes of _Honour_ to belye us?

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading Or, are wee, therefore, truely honourable, Because our _Predecessours_, have beene such?

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From this reading May Sloth, and Idlenesse, be warrantable, In us, because our _Fathers_ have been rich?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When, nor our _Fortunes_, nor our _naturall parts_, In any measure, are improved by us, Are others bound (as if we had deserts) With Attributes of _Honour_ to belye us?

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From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading When, nor our _Fortunes_, nor our _naturall parts_, In any measure, are improved by us, Are others bound (as if we had deserts) With Attributes of _Honour_ to belye us?

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Or, can men thinke, such _Goods_, or _Gifts_ of Nature, As _Nimble-apprehensions_, _Memory_, An _Able-body_, or, a comely _Feature_ (Without improvement) them, shall dignifie?

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

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

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From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

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

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

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From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading May Sloth, and Idlenesse, be warrantable, In us, because our _Fathers_ have been rich?

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading When, nor our _Fortunes_, nor our _naturall parts_, In any measure, are improved by us, Are others bound (as if we had deserts) With Attributes of _Honour_ to belye us?

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Or, can men thinke, such _Goods_, or _Gifts_ of Nature, As _Nimble-apprehensions_, _Memory_, An _Able-body_, or, a comely _Feature_ (Without improvement) them, shall dignifie?

the force of workers available

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

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From this reading When, nor our _Fortunes_, nor our _naturall parts_, In any measure, are improved by us, Are others bound (as if we had deserts) With Attributes of _Honour_ to belye us?

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Or, can men thinke, such _Goods_, or _Gifts_ of Nature, As _Nimble-apprehensions_, _Memory_, An _Able-body_, or, a comely _Feature_ (Without improvement) them, shall dignifie?

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From this reading Or, can men thinke, such _Goods_, or _Gifts_ of Nature, As _Nimble-apprehensions_, _Memory_, An _Able-body_, or, a comely _Feature_ (Without improvement) them, shall dignifie?

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading When, nor our _Fortunes_, nor our _naturall parts_, In any measure, are improved by us, Are others bound (as if we had deserts) With Attributes of _Honour_ to belye us?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Or, can men thinke, such _Goods_, or _Gifts_ of Nature, As _Nimble-apprehensions_, _Memory_, An _Able-body_, or, a comely _Feature_ (Without improvement) them, shall dignifie?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

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From this reading When, nor our _Fortunes_, nor our _naturall parts_, In any measure, are improved by us, Are others bound (as if we had deserts) With Attributes of _Honour_ to belye us?

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading May Sloth, and Idlenesse, be warrantable, In us, because our _Fathers_ have been rich?

the local environment

From this reading When, nor our _Fortunes_, nor our _naturall parts_, In any measure, are improved by us, Are others bound (as if we had deserts) With Attributes of _Honour_ to belye us?

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From this reading Or, are wee, therefore, truely honourable, Because our _Predecessours_, have beene such?

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

possessing material wealth

From this reading May Sloth, and Idlenesse, be warrantable, In us, because our _Fathers_ have been rich?

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Or, can men thinke, such _Goods_, or _Gifts_ of Nature, As _Nimble-apprehensions_, _Memory_, An _Able-body_, or, a comely _Feature_ (Without improvement) them, shall dignifie?

a disinclination to work or exert yourself

From this reading May Sloth, and Idlenesse, be warrantable, In us, because our _Fathers_ have been rich?

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Or, can men thinke, such _Goods_, or _Gifts_ of Nature, As _Nimble-apprehensions_, _Memory_, An _Able-body_, or, a comely _Feature_ (Without improvement) them, shall dignifie?

express a supposition

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

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

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Or, are wee, therefore, truely honourable, Because our _Predecessours_, have beene such?

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From this reading Or, can men thinke, such _Goods_, or _Gifts_ of Nature, As _Nimble-apprehensions_, _Memory_, An _Able-body_, or, a comely _Feature_ (Without improvement) them, shall dignifie?

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

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

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

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From this reading Or, are wee, therefore, truely honourable, Because our _Predecessours_, have beene such?

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading May Sloth, and Idlenesse, be warrantable, In us, because our _Fathers_ have been rich?

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From this reading May Sloth, and Idlenesse, be warrantable, In us, because our _Fathers_ have been rich?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When, nor our _Fortunes_, nor our _naturall parts_, In any measure, are improved by us, Are others bound (as if we had deserts) With Attributes of _Honour_ to belye us?

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

(used informally) very small

From this reading Or, are wee, therefore, truely honourable, Because our _Predecessours_, have beene such?

at the time that

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

in or at the place that

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

in a wise manner

From this reading _Where, =Labour=, wisely, is imploy’d, Deserved =Glory=, is injoy’d._ Doe men suppose, when _Gods_ free-giving Hand, Doth by their _Friends_, or, by _Inheritance_, To _Wealth_ or _Titles_, raise them in the Land, That, those, to _Lasting-glories_, them advance?

in the company of; together with

From this reading When, nor our _Fortunes_, nor our _naturall parts_, In any measure, are improved by us, Are others bound (as if we had deserts) With Attributes of _Honour_ to belye us?

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Or, can men thinke, such _Goods_, or _Gifts_ of Nature, As _Nimble-apprehensions_, _Memory_, An _Able-body_, or, a comely _Feature_ (Without improvement) them, shall dignifie?