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From this reading We can call him no great author, yet he writes very much and with the infamy of the court is maintained in his libels[61].
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading He has some smatch of a scholar, and yet uses Latin very hardly; and lest it should accuse him, cuts it off in the midst, and will not let it speak out.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Two desks and a quire of paper set him up, where he now sits in state for all comers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ATTORNEY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
antient
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From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
ATTORNEYnounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading AN ATTORNEY.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading We can call him no great author, yet he writes very much and with the infamy of the court is maintained in his libels[61].
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We can call him no great author, yet he writes very much and with the infamy of the court is maintained in his libels[61].
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We can call him no great author, yet he writes very much and with the infamy of the court is maintained in his libels[61].
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
comersnounUS /ˈkʌmərz/
plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future
From this reading Two desks and a quire of paper set him up, where he now sits in state for all comers.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading We can call him no great author, yet he writes very much and with the infamy of the court is maintained in his libels[61].
cutsnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading He has some smatch of a scholar, and yet uses Latin very hardly; and lest it should accuse him, cuts it off in the midst, and will not let it speak out.
desksnounUS /desks/
plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Two desks and a quire of paper set him up, where he now sits in state for all comers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We can call him no great author, yet he writes very much and with the infamy of the court is maintained in his libels[61].
only a very short time before
From this reading He has some smatch of a scholar, and yet uses Latin very hardly; and lest it should accuse him, cuts it off in the midst, and will not let it speak out.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has some smatch of a scholar, and yet uses Latin very hardly; and lest it should accuse him, cuts it off in the midst, and will not let it speak out.
hatchingnounUS /ˈhætʃɪŋ/
the production of young from an egg
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Two desks and a quire of paper set him up, where he now sits in state for all comers.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
hoardedverbUS /ˈhɔːrdɪd/
past form of “hoard” — save up as for future use
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two desks and a quire of paper set him up, where he now sits in state for all comers.
infamynounUS /ˈɪnfəmi/
a state of extreme dishonor
From this reading We can call him no great author, yet he writes very much and with the infamy of the court is maintained in his libels[61].
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We can call him no great author, yet he writes very much and with the infamy of the court is maintained in his libels[61].
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He has some smatch of a scholar, and yet uses Latin very hardly; and lest it should accuse him, cuts it off in the midst, and will not let it speak out.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading He has some smatch of a scholar, and yet uses Latin very hardly; and lest it should accuse him, cuts it off in the midst, and will not let it speak out.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading He has some smatch of a scholar, and yet uses Latin very hardly; and lest it should accuse him, cuts it off in the midst, and will not let it speak out.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He has some smatch of a scholar, and yet uses Latin very hardly; and lest it should accuse him, cuts it off in the midst, and will not let it speak out.
libels
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From this reading We can call him no great author, yet he writes very much and with the infamy of the court is maintained in his libels[61].
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading We can call him no great author, yet he writes very much and with the infamy of the court is maintained in his libels[61].
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading He has some smatch of a scholar, and yet uses Latin very hardly; and lest it should accuse him, cuts it off in the midst, and will not let it speak out.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We can call him no great author, yet he writes very much and with the infamy of the court is maintained in his libels[61].
nestedverbUS /ˈnestəd/
past form of “nest” — inhabit a nest, usually after building
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
not any; not one
From this reading We can call him no great author, yet he writes very much and with the infamy of the court is maintained in his libels[61].
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He has some smatch of a scholar, and yet uses Latin very hardly; and lest it should accuse him, cuts it off in the midst, and will not let it speak out.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two desks and a quire of paper set him up, where he now sits in state for all comers.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He has some smatch of a scholar, and yet uses Latin very hardly; and lest it should accuse him, cuts it off in the midst, and will not let it speak out.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He has some smatch of a scholar, and yet uses Latin very hardly; and lest it should accuse him, cuts it off in the midst, and will not let it speak out.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Two desks and a quire of paper set him up, where he now sits in state for all comers.
pen-feathered
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From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
pencenounUS /pens/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
quirenounUS /kwaɪr/
a quantity of paper; 24 or 25 sheets
From this reading Two desks and a quire of paper set him up, where he now sits in state for all comers.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading He has some smatch of a scholar, and yet uses Latin very hardly; and lest it should accuse him, cuts it off in the midst, and will not let it speak out.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Two desks and a quire of paper set him up, where he now sits in state for all comers.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He has some smatch of a scholar, and yet uses Latin very hardly; and lest it should accuse him, cuts it off in the midst, and will not let it speak out.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading Two desks and a quire of paper set him up, where he now sits in state for all comers.
smatch
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From this reading He has some smatch of a scholar, and yet uses Latin very hardly; and lest it should accuse him, cuts it off in the midst, and will not let it speak out.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He has some smatch of a scholar, and yet uses Latin very hardly; and lest it should accuse him, cuts it off in the midst, and will not let it speak out.
express in speech
From this reading He has some smatch of a scholar, and yet uses Latin very hardly; and lest it should accuse him, cuts it off in the midst, and will not let it speak out.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Two desks and a quire of paper set him up, where he now sits in state for all comers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We can call him no great author, yet he writes very much and with the infamy of the court is maintained in his libels[61].
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two desks and a quire of paper set him up, where he now sits in state for all comers.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Two desks and a quire of paper set him up, where he now sits in state for all comers.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading He has some smatch of a scholar, and yet uses Latin very hardly; and lest it should accuse him, cuts it off in the midst, and will not let it speak out.
precisely as stated
From this reading We can call him no great author, yet he writes very much and with the infamy of the court is maintained in his libels[61].
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We can call him no great author, yet he writes very much and with the infamy of the court is maintained in his libels[61].
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
in or at the place that
From this reading Two desks and a quire of paper set him up, where he now sits in state for all comers.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He has some smatch of a scholar, and yet uses Latin very hardly; and lest it should accuse him, cuts it off in the midst, and will not let it speak out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His antient beginning was a blue coat, since a livery, and his hatching under a lawyer; whence, though but pen-feathered, he hath now nested for himself, and with his hoarded pence purchased an office.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading We can call him no great author, yet he writes very much and with the infamy of the court is maintained in his libels[61].
but in spite of that
From this reading We can call him no great author, yet he writes very much and with the infamy of the court is maintained in his libels[61].
