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From this reading Part 1.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One is quite justified in inferring that whatever one of these laws or customs was lacking in that remote time, its place was competently filled by a worse one.
in addition
From this reading The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The question as to whether there is such a thing as divine right of kings is not settled in this book.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One is quite justified in inferring that whatever one of these laws or customs was lacking in that remote time, its place was competently filled by a worse one.
a period of 100 years
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
civilizationsnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “civilization” — a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
competentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪntli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading One is quite justified in inferring that whatever one of these laws or customs was lacking in that remote time, its place was competently filled by a worse one.
deem to be
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
emanating from God
From this reading The question as to whether there is such a thing as divine right of kings is not settled in this book.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
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 It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
episodesnounUS /ˈepəsoʊdz/
plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading One is quite justified in inferring that whatever one of these laws or customs was lacking in that remote time, its place was competently filled by a worse one.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical.
inasmuch
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From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
inferringverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading One is quite justified in inferring that whatever one of these laws or customs was lacking in that remote time, its place was competently filled by a worse one.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One is quite justified in inferring that whatever one of these laws or customs was lacking in that remote time, its place was competently filled by a worse one.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading One is quite justified in inferring that whatever one of these laws or customs was lacking in that remote time, its place was competently filled by a worse one.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The question as to whether there is such a thing as divine right of kings is not settled in this book.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading One is quite justified in inferring that whatever one of these laws or customs was lacking in that remote time, its place was competently filled by a worse one.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical.
libelnounUS /ˈlaɪbəl/
a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
not any; not one
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One is quite justified in inferring that whatever one of these laws or customs was lacking in that remote time, its place was competently filled by a worse one.
and nothing more
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One is quite justified in inferring that whatever one of these laws or customs was lacking in that remote time, its place was competently filled by a worse one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Part 1.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading One is quite justified in inferring that whatever one of these laws or customs was lacking in that remote time, its place was competently filled by a worse one.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question as to whether there is such a thing as divine right of kings is not settled in this book.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading One is quite justified in inferring that whatever one of these laws or customs was lacking in that remote time, its place was competently filled by a worse one.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading One is quite justified in inferring that whatever one of these laws or customs was lacking in that remote time, its place was competently filled by a worse one.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The question as to whether there is such a thing as divine right of kings is not settled in this book.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The question as to whether there is such a thing as divine right of kings is not settled in this book.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The question as to whether there is such a thing as divine right of kings is not settled in this book.
express a supposition
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
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 The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The question as to whether there is such a thing as divine right of kings is not settled in this book.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
a special situation
From this reading The question as to whether there is such a thing as divine right of kings is not settled in this book.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One is quite justified in inferring that whatever one of these laws or customs was lacking in that remote time, its place was competently filled by a worse one.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical.
having come into contact
From this reading The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical.
ungentleadjective
not of the nobility
From this reading The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One is quite justified in inferring that whatever one of these laws or customs was lacking in that remote time, its place was competently filled by a worse one.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading One is quite justified in inferring that whatever one of these laws or customs was lacking in that remote time, its place was competently filled by a worse one.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The question as to whether there is such a thing as divine right of kings is not settled in this book.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading One is quite justified in inferring that whatever one of these laws or customs was lacking in that remote time, its place was competently filled by a worse one.
