1612
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From this reading There was one of 1612 in which a crown was half covered by a broad-brimmed hat, with verses reflecting upon "the aspiring, factious Puritan," who presumed to "overlooke his king."
1636
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From this reading There was one in 1636, in the reign of Charles I., aimed at "two infamous upstart prophets," weavers, then in Newgate for heresy, which contains a description of a Puritan at church, which is entirely in the spirit of Hudibras:
1660
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From this reading What a change came over the spirit of English art and literature at the Restoration in 1660!
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What a change came over the spirit of English art and literature at the Restoration in 1660!
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading There was one in 1636, in the reign of Charles I., aimed at "two infamous upstart prophets," weavers, then in Newgate for heresy, which contains a description of a Puritan at church, which is entirely in the spirit of Hudibras:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What a change came over the spirit of English art and literature at the Restoration in 1660!
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading What a change came over the spirit of English art and literature at the Restoration in 1660!
aspiringadjectiveUS /əˈspaɪrɪŋ/
desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
From this reading There was one of 1612 in which a crown was half covered by a broad-brimmed hat, with verses reflecting upon "the aspiring, factious Puritan," who presumed to "overlooke his king."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What a change came over the spirit of English art and literature at the Restoration in 1660!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
broad-brimmedadjective
(of hats) having a broad brim
From this reading There was one of 1612 in which a crown was half covered by a broad-brimmed hat, with verses reflecting upon "the aspiring, factious Puritan," who presumed to "overlooke his king."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was one of 1612 in which a crown was half covered by a broad-brimmed hat, with verses reflecting upon "the aspiring, factious Puritan," who presumed to "overlooke his king."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading What a change came over the spirit of English art and literature at the Restoration in 1660!
CARICATUREverbUS /ˈkerəkətʃər/
represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading LATER PURITAN CARICATURE.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading What a change came over the spirit of English art and literature at the Restoration in 1660!
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading There was one in 1636, in the reign of Charles I., aimed at "two infamous upstart prophets," weavers, then in Newgate for heresy, which contains a description of a Puritan at church, which is entirely in the spirit of Hudibras:
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading There was one in 1636, in the reign of Charles I., aimed at "two infamous upstart prophets," weavers, then in Newgate for heresy, which contains a description of a Puritan at church, which is entirely in the spirit of Hudibras:
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading There was one in 1636, in the reign of Charles I., aimed at "two infamous upstart prophets," weavers, then in Newgate for heresy, which contains a description of a Puritan at church, which is entirely in the spirit of Hudibras:
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading There was one of 1612 in which a crown was half covered by a broad-brimmed hat, with verses reflecting upon "the aspiring, factious Puritan," who presumed to "overlooke his king."
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading There was one of 1612 in which a crown was half covered by a broad-brimmed hat, with verses reflecting upon "the aspiring, factious Puritan," who presumed to "overlooke his king."
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading There was one in 1636, in the reign of Charles I., aimed at "two infamous upstart prophets," weavers, then in Newgate for heresy, which contains a description of a Puritan at church, which is entirely in the spirit of Hudibras:
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading What a change came over the spirit of English art and literature at the Restoration in 1660!
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading There was one in 1636, in the reign of Charles I., aimed at "two infamous upstart prophets," weavers, then in Newgate for heresy, which contains a description of a Puritan at church, which is entirely in the spirit of Hudibras:
factiousadjective
dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
From this reading There was one of 1612 in which a crown was half covered by a broad-brimmed hat, with verses reflecting upon "the aspiring, factious Puritan," who presumed to "overlooke his king."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was one in 1636, in the reign of Charles I., aimed at "two infamous upstart prophets," weavers, then in Newgate for heresy, which contains a description of a Puritan at church, which is entirely in the spirit of Hudibras:
FortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading There was one of 1612 in which a crown was half covered by a broad-brimmed hat, with verses reflecting upon "the aspiring, factious Puritan," who presumed to "overlooke his king."
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading There was one of 1612 in which a crown was half covered by a broad-brimmed hat, with verses reflecting upon "the aspiring, factious Puritan," who presumed to "overlooke his king."
heresynounUS /ˈherəsi/
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
From this reading There was one in 1636, in the reign of Charles I., aimed at "two infamous upstart prophets," weavers, then in Newgate for heresy, which contains a description of a Puritan at church, which is entirely in the spirit of Hudibras:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was one of 1612 in which a crown was half covered by a broad-brimmed hat, with verses reflecting upon "the aspiring, factious Puritan," who presumed to "overlooke his king."
Hudibras
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From this reading Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What a change came over the spirit of English art and literature at the Restoration in 1660!
infamousadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəməs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading There was one in 1636, in the reign of Charles I., aimed at "two infamous upstart prophets," weavers, then in Newgate for heresy, which contains a description of a Puritan at church, which is entirely in the spirit of Hudibras:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was one in 1636, in the reign of Charles I., aimed at "two infamous upstart prophets," weavers, then in Newgate for heresy, which contains a description of a Puritan at church, which is entirely in the spirit of Hudibras:
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 Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading LATER PURITAN CARICATURE.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading What a change came over the spirit of English art and literature at the Restoration in 1660!
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
NewgatenounUS /ˈnuːɡeɪt/
a former prison in London notorious for its unsanitary conditions and burnt down in riots in 1780; a new prison was built on the same spot but was torn down in 1902
From this reading There was one in 1636, in the reign of Charles I., aimed at "two infamous upstart prophets," weavers, then in Newgate for heresy, which contains a description of a Puritan at church, which is entirely in the spirit of Hudibras:
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What a change came over the spirit of English art and literature at the Restoration in 1660!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was one of 1612 in which a crown was half covered by a broad-brimmed hat, with verses reflecting upon "the aspiring, factious Puritan," who presumed to "overlooke his king."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading What a change came over the spirit of English art and literature at the Restoration in 1660!
overlooke
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From this reading There was one of 1612 in which a crown was half covered by a broad-brimmed hat, with verses reflecting upon "the aspiring, factious Puritan," who presumed to "overlooke his king."
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading There was one of 1612 in which a crown was half covered by a broad-brimmed hat, with verses reflecting upon "the aspiring, factious Puritan," who presumed to "overlooke his king."
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
prophetsnounUS /ˈprɑːfəts/
the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading There was one in 1636, in the reign of Charles I., aimed at "two infamous upstart prophets," weavers, then in Newgate for heresy, which contains a description of a Puritan at church, which is entirely in the spirit of Hudibras:
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
PURITANnounUS /ˈpjʊrətən/
a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship
From this reading LATER PURITAN CARICATURE.
PuritansnounUS /ˈpjʊrətənz/
plural of “puritan” — a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship
From this reading Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading There was one of 1612 in which a crown was half covered by a broad-brimmed hat, with verses reflecting upon "the aspiring, factious Puritan," who presumed to "overlooke his king."
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading There was one in 1636, in the reign of Charles I., aimed at "two infamous upstart prophets," weavers, then in Newgate for heresy, which contains a description of a Puritan at church, which is entirely in the spirit of Hudibras:
RestorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading What a change came over the spirit of English art and literature at the Restoration in 1660!
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading What a change came over the spirit of English art and literature at the Restoration in 1660!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What a change came over the spirit of English art and literature at the Restoration in 1660!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was one in 1636, in the reign of Charles I., aimed at "two infamous upstart prophets," weavers, then in Newgate for heresy, which contains a description of a Puritan at church, which is entirely in the spirit of Hudibras:
in or at that place or location
From this reading Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was one of 1612 in which a crown was half covered by a broad-brimmed hat, with verses reflecting upon "the aspiring, factious Puritan," who presumed to "overlooke his king."
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was one in 1636, in the reign of Charles I., aimed at "two infamous upstart prophets," weavers, then in Newgate for heresy, which contains a description of a Puritan at church, which is entirely in the spirit of Hudibras:
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was one of 1612 in which a crown was half covered by a broad-brimmed hat, with verses reflecting upon "the aspiring, factious Puritan," who presumed to "overlooke his king."
upstartnounUS /ˈʌpstɑːrt/
an arrogant or presumptuous person
From this reading There was one in 1636, in the reign of Charles I., aimed at "two infamous upstart prophets," weavers, then in Newgate for heresy, which contains a description of a Puritan at church, which is entirely in the spirit of Hudibras:
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading There was one of 1612 in which a crown was half covered by a broad-brimmed hat, with verses reflecting upon "the aspiring, factious Puritan," who presumed to "overlooke his king."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
weaversnounUS /ˈwiːvərz/
plural of “weaver” — a craftsman who weaves cloth
From this reading There was one in 1636, in the reign of Charles I., aimed at "two infamous upstart prophets," weavers, then in Newgate for heresy, which contains a description of a Puritan at church, which is entirely in the spirit of Hudibras:
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a change came over the spirit of English art and literature at the Restoration in 1660!
at the time that
From this reading Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
which person or people
From this reading Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was one of 1612 in which a crown was half covered by a broad-brimmed hat, with verses reflecting upon "the aspiring, factious Puritan," who presumed to "overlooke his king."
a late time of life
From this reading Forty years before, when James I. was king, who loathed a Puritan, there was occasionally published a print in which Puritans were treated in the manner of Hudibras.
