Chapter XVIII

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From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

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From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

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From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

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From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

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From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

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

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

(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 In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

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

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

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

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

(Latin) year

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

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

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

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From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading By the Act of Parliament, the college was empowered to bring a stream of water from the river Lee for the use of the city of London a scheme similar to that then lately executed by Sir Hugh Middleton.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

an occurrence of something

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

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From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading By the Act of Parliament, the college was empowered to bring a stream of water from the river Lee for the use of the city of London a scheme similar to that then lately executed by Sir Hugh Middleton.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

a county in southwestern England

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

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From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter

From this reading By the Act of Parliament, the college was empowered to bring a stream of water from the river Lee for the use of the city of London a scheme similar to that then lately executed by Sir Hugh Middleton.

put to death as punishment

From this reading By the Act of Parliament, the college was empowered to bring a stream of water from the river Lee for the use of the city of London a scheme similar to that then lately executed by Sir Hugh Middleton.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

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From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading By the Act of Parliament, the college was empowered to bring a stream of water from the river Lee for the use of the city of London a scheme similar to that then lately executed by Sir Hugh Middleton.

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

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

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From this reading By the Act of Parliament, the college was empowered to bring a stream of water from the river Lee for the use of the city of London a scheme similar to that then lately executed by Sir Hugh Middleton.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

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

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

-ing form of “incorporate” — make into a whole or make part of a whole

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

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

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

a member of the Jesuit order

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

in the recent past

From this reading By the Act of Parliament, the college was empowered to bring a stream of water from the river Lee for the use of the city of London a scheme similar to that then lately executed by Sir Hugh Middleton.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading By the Act of Parliament, the college was empowered to bring a stream of water from the river Lee for the use of the city of London a scheme similar to that then lately executed by Sir Hugh Middleton.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading By the Act of Parliament, the college was empowered to bring a stream of water from the river Lee for the use of the city of London a scheme similar to that then lately executed by Sir Hugh Middleton.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)

From this reading By the Act of Parliament, the college was empowered to bring a stream of water from the river Lee for the use of the city of London a scheme similar to that then lately executed by Sir Hugh Middleton.

of no legal significance (as having been previously decided)

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

United States sociologist (1902-1979)

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

for each

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

a human being

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology)

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

of or relating to or supporting Romanism

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

-ing form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

a high-ranking university administrator

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

have sovereign power

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading By the Act of Parliament, the college was empowered to bring a stream of water from the river Lee for the use of the city of London a scheme similar to that then lately executed by Sir Hugh Middleton.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading By the Act of Parliament, the college was empowered to bring a stream of water from the river Lee for the use of the city of London a scheme similar to that then lately executed by Sir Hugh Middleton.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading By the Act of Parliament, the college was empowered to bring a stream of water from the river Lee for the use of the city of London a scheme similar to that then lately executed by Sir Hugh Middleton.

term of address for a man

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

an act passed by a legislative body

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading By the Act of Parliament, the college was empowered to bring a stream of water from the river Lee for the use of the city of London a scheme similar to that then lately executed by Sir Hugh Middleton.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By the Act of Parliament, the college was empowered to bring a stream of water from the river Lee for the use of the city of London a scheme similar to that then lately executed by Sir Hugh Middleton.

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

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

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

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

the act of using

From this reading By the Act of Parliament, the college was empowered to bring a stream of water from the river Lee for the use of the city of London a scheme similar to that then lately executed by Sir Hugh Middleton.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading [200] "_Moot_ is a term used in the Inns-of-Court, and signifies the handling or arguing a case for exercise."--_Blount._ For the regulations of _Mooting_ and _Reading-Days_, see Dugdale's "Origines Juridiciales."

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading To carry this design into execution, he settled on the college four farms in Devonshire, of the value of £300 per annum, and the benefit of an extent on a statute, acknowledged by Sir Lewis Stukely, for £4000.

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From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

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

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading By the Act of Parliament, the college was empowered to bring a stream of water from the river Lee for the use of the city of London a scheme similar to that then lately executed by Sir Hugh Middleton.

which person or people

From this reading [201] This was Dr _Matthew Sutcliff_, Dean of Exeter, in the reign of King James I.; a person who had been one of the opponents of Parsons the Jesuit, in defence of the Reformed Religion.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In the year 1616 he procured an Act of Parliament for incorporating himself and other divines to be provost and fellows of a college then founded at Chelsea, for promoting the study of polemic divinity, and vindicating the doctrines of the Reformation against all Popish writers.