Chapter II

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

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

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From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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

From this reading [IX.] She was wont, and my lady Thynne, to come to our Chapell, mornings, halfe dressd, like angells.

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From this reading [IX.] She was wont, and my lady Thynne, to come to our Chapell, mornings, halfe dressd, like angells.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

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

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading [VIII.] <She> lay at Balliol College.

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From this reading [VIII.] <She> lay at Balliol College.

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From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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 I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

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From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

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From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

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From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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From this reading [IX.] She was wont, and my lady Thynne, to come to our Chapell, mornings, halfe dressd, like angells.

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From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading [VIII.] <She> lay at Balliol College.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading [IX.] She was wont, and my lady Thynne, to come to our Chapell, mornings, halfe dressd, like angells.

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From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

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From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

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From this reading [IX.] She was wont, and my lady Thynne, to come to our Chapell, mornings, halfe dressd, like angells.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

a boy or man

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

set up or found

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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From this reading [IX.] She was wont, and my lady Thynne, to come to our Chapell, mornings, halfe dressd, like angells.

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From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Sir Isaac Wake, who was a very witty man, was resolved he would putt a trick upon him, and understood that such a Sunday Slymaker was to preach at St. Mary's.

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

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

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

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

an impudent statement

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading Sir Isaac Wake, who was a very witty man, was resolved he would putt a trick upon him, and understood that such a Sunday Slymaker was to preach at St. Mary's.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading [IX.] She was wont, and my lady Thynne, to come to our Chapell, mornings, halfe dressd, like angells.

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From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading [IX.] She was wont, and my lady Thynne, to come to our Chapell, mornings, halfe dressd, like angells.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading [VIII.] <She> lay at Balliol College.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

the literary culture

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading [IX.] She was wont, and my lady Thynne, to come to our Chapell, mornings, halfe dressd, like angells.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Sir Isaac Wake, who was a very witty man, was resolved he would putt a trick upon him, and understood that such a Sunday Slymaker was to preach at St. Mary's.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading [IX.] She was wont, and my lady Thynne, to come to our Chapell, mornings, halfe dressd, like angells.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading [IX.] She was wont, and my lady Thynne, to come to our Chapell, mornings, halfe dressd, like angells.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

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From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading [IX.] She was wont, and my lady Thynne, to come to our Chapell, mornings, halfe dressd, like angells.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

deliver a sermon

From this reading Sir Isaac Wake, who was a very witty man, was resolved he would putt a trick upon him, and understood that such a Sunday Slymaker was to preach at St. Mary's.

strike (a golf ball) lightly, with a putter

From this reading Sir Isaac Wake, who was a very witty man, was resolved he would putt a trick upon him, and understood that such a Sunday Slymaker was to preach at St. Mary's.

determined

From this reading Sir Isaac Wake, who was a very witty man, was resolved he would putt a trick upon him, and understood that such a Sunday Slymaker was to preach at St. Mary's.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

express in words

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

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From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

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From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading [VIII.] <She> lay at Balliol College.

do one's shopping

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Isaac Wake, who was a very witty man, was resolved he would putt a trick upon him, and understood that such a Sunday Slymaker was to preach at St. Mary's.

United States actor (1858-1942)

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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 I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Sir Isaac Wake, who was a very witty man, was resolved he would putt a trick upon him, and understood that such a Sunday Slymaker was to preach at St. Mary's.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Sir Isaac Wake, who was a very witty man, was resolved he would putt a trick upon him, and understood that such a Sunday Slymaker was to preach at St. Mary's.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

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

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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From this reading [IX.] She was wont, and my lady Thynne, to come to our Chapell, mornings, halfe dressd, like angells.

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

From this reading [IX.] She was wont, and my lady Thynne, to come to our Chapell, mornings, halfe dressd, like angells.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Sir Isaac Wake, who was a very witty man, was resolved he would putt a trick upon him, and understood that such a Sunday Slymaker was to preach at St. Mary's.

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From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Sir Isaac Wake, who was a very witty man, was resolved he would putt a trick upon him, and understood that such a Sunday Slymaker was to preach at St. Mary's.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Sir Isaac Wake, who was a very witty man, was resolved he would putt a trick upon him, and understood that such a Sunday Slymaker was to preach at St. Mary's.

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

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

precisely as stated

From this reading Sir Isaac Wake, who was a very witty man, was resolved he would putt a trick upon him, and understood that such a Sunday Slymaker was to preach at St. Mary's.

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading [VIII.] <She> lay at Balliol College.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Sir Isaac Wake, who was a very witty man, was resolved he would putt a trick upon him, and understood that such a Sunday Slymaker was to preach at St. Mary's.

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

From this reading [IX.] She was wont, and my lady Thynne, to come to our Chapell, mornings, halfe dressd, like angells.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

in or at the place that

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

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From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

which person or people

From this reading Sir Isaac Wake, who was a very witty man, was resolved he would putt a trick upon him, and understood that such a Sunday Slymaker was to preach at St. Mary's.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.

combining clever conception and facetious expression

From this reading Sir Isaac Wake, who was a very witty man, was resolved he would putt a trick upon him, and understood that such a Sunday Slymaker was to preach at St. Mary's.

an established custom

From this reading [IX.] She was wont, and my lady Thynne, to come to our Chapell, mornings, halfe dressd, like angells.

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

From this reading I cannot forget a story that Robert Skinner, lord bishop of Oxford, haz told us:--one Slymaker[N], a fellow of this College long since, a fellow of great impudence, and little learning--the fashion was in those dayes to goe, every Satterday night (I thinke), to Joseph Barnes' shop, the bookeseller (opposite to the west end of St. Mary's), where the newes was brought from London, etc.--this impudent clowne would alwayes be hearkning to people's whisperings and overlooking their letters, that he was much taken notice of.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Seneca's scholar Nero found fault with his style, saying 'twas _arena sine calce_: now Dr. Kettle was wont to say that 'Seneca writes, as a boare does pisse,' scilicet, by jirkes.