Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

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From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

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

From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

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

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

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

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

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

From this reading His longest reported speech will be found in the _Parliamentary History_, vol. iv. p.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading There is no good reason for believing the Bishop of Oxford, but it is the fact that, however taught, Marvell had learnt to hold his tongue.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading There is no good reason for believing the Bishop of Oxford, but it is the fact that, however taught, Marvell had learnt to hold his tongue.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

someone who engages in debate

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

an opposing military force

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading There is no good reason for believing the Bishop of Oxford, but it is the fact that, however taught, Marvell had learnt to hold his tongue.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

set up or found

From this reading His longest reported speech will be found in the _Parliamentary History_, vol. iv. p.

many times at short intervals

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There is no good reason for believing the Bishop of Oxford, but it is the fact that, however taught, Marvell had learnt to hold his tongue.

an established custom

From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

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

From this reading There is no good reason for believing the Bishop of Oxford, but it is the fact that, however taught, Marvell had learnt to hold his tongue.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

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

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading His longest reported speech will be found in the _Parliamentary History_, vol. iv. p.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

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From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There is no good reason for believing the Bishop of Oxford, but it is the fact that, however taught, Marvell had learnt to hold his tongue.

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

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

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

From this reading There is no good reason for believing the Bishop of Oxford, but it is the fact that, however taught, Marvell had learnt to hold his tongue.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There is no good reason for believing the Bishop of Oxford, but it is the fact that, however taught, Marvell had learnt to hold his tongue.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading His longest reported speech will be found in the _Parliamentary History_, vol. iv. p.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

for the most time

From this reading His longest reported speech will be found in the _Parliamentary History_, vol. iv. p.

English poet (1621-1678)

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

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From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

not any; not one

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

a person who delivers a speech or oration

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading There is no good reason for believing the Bishop of Oxford, but it is the fact that, however taught, Marvell had learnt to hold his tongue.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading His longest reported speech will be found in the _Parliamentary History_, vol. iv. p.

United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

relating to or having the nature of a parliament

From this reading His longest reported speech will be found in the _Parliamentary History_, vol. iv. p.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

occurring or coming into existence after a person's death

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

not often

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading There is no good reason for believing the Bishop of Oxford, but it is the fact that, however taught, Marvell had learnt to hold his tongue.

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

To recall to mind.

From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading His longest reported speech will be found in the _Parliamentary History_, vol. iv. p.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

plural of “satire” — witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

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From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

express in speech

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading His longest reported speech will be found in the _Parliamentary History_, vol. iv. p.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading There is no good reason for believing the Bishop of Oxford, but it is the fact that, however taught, Marvell had learnt to hold his tongue.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

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

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is no good reason for believing the Bishop of Oxford, but it is the fact that, however taught, Marvell had learnt to hold his tongue.

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

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

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

From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

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

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

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From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

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

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

the act of venting

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

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From this reading His longest reported speech will be found in the _Parliamentary History_, vol. iv. p.

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

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

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

From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

at the time that

From this reading 855.[211:1] When we remember how frequently in those days Marvell's pet subjects were under fierce discussion, we must recognise how fixed was his habit of self-repression.

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From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading His longest reported speech will be found in the _Parliamentary History_, vol. iv. p.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading His old enemy, Samuel Parker, whilst venting his posthumous spite upon the author of the _Rehearsal Transprosed_, would have us believe "that our Poet could not speak without a sound basting: whereupon having frequently undergone this discipline, he learnt at length to hold his tongue."

a late time of life

From this reading FINAL SATIRES AND DEATH Marvell was no orator or debater, and though a member of Parliament for nearly eighteen years, but rarely opened his mouth in the House of Commons.