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From this reading (London, 1774.)
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Illustration: A Caricature designed by Benjamin Franklin.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is part of the office of caricature to assist in destroying illusions that have served their turn and become obstructive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It is part of the office of caricature to assist in destroying illusions that have served their turn and become obstructive.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It is part of the office of caricature to assist in destroying illusions that have served their turn and become obstructive.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading [Illustration: A Caricature designed by Benjamin Franklin.
the act of breaking something
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
lacking funds
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [Illustration: A Caricature designed by Benjamin Franklin.
CARICATUREverbUS /ˈkerəkətʃər/
represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading ENGLISH CARICATURE IN THE REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD.
not accessible to view
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading [Illustration: A Caricature designed by Benjamin Franklin.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading It is part of the office of caricature to assist in destroying illusions that have served their turn and become obstructive.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
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 ENGLISH CARICATURE IN THE REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading [Illustration: A Caricature designed by Benjamin Franklin.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is part of the office of caricature to assist in destroying illusions that have served their turn and become obstructive.
illusionsnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒənz/
plural of “illusion” — an erroneous mental representation
From this reading It is part of the office of caricature to assist in destroying illusions that have served their turn and become obstructive.
IllustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading [Illustration: A Caricature designed by Benjamin Franklin.
of great significance or value
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
impotencenounUS /ˈɪmpətəns/
the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ENGLISH CARICATURE IN THE REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is part of the office of caricature to assist in destroying illusions that have served their turn and become obstructive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is part of the office of caricature to assist in destroying illusions that have served their turn and become obstructive.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
kingshipnounUS /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/
the dignity or rank or position of a king
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading (London, 1774.)
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 As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
Luther's
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From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
obstructiveadjectiveUS /əbˈstrʌktɪv/
preventing movement
From this reading It is part of the office of caricature to assist in destroying illusions that have served their turn and become obstructive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is part of the office of caricature to assist in destroying illusions that have served their turn and become obstructive.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It is part of the office of caricature to assist in destroying illusions that have served their turn and become obstructive.
papacynounUS /ˈpeɪpəsi/
the government of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is part of the office of caricature to assist in destroying illusions that have served their turn and become obstructive.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
an amount of time
From this reading ENGLISH CARICATURE IN THE REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD.
reformersnounUS /rɪˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “reformer” — a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
REVOLUTIONARYadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading ENGLISH CARICATURE IN THE REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD.
satiricadjectiveUS /səˈtɪrɪk/
exposing human folly to ridicule
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It is part of the office of caricature to assist in destroying illusions that have served their turn and become obstructive.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is part of the office of caricature to assist in destroying illusions that have served their turn and become obstructive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENGLISH CARICATURE IN THE REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is part of the office of caricature to assist in destroying illusions that have served their turn and become obstructive.
a special situation
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is part of the office of caricature to assist in destroying illusions that have served their turn and become obstructive.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It is part of the office of caricature to assist in destroying illusions that have served their turn and become obstructive.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
at the time that
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As in Luther's time it gave important aid to the reformers in breaking the spell of the papacy, so now, when kingship broke down in Europe, the satiric pencil had much to do with tearing away the veil of fiction which had so long concealed the impotence of kings for nearly every thing but mischief.
