1658
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From this reading Hewson the Cobbler was one of Oliver’s new peers, summoned in January, 1658.
1659
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From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
22nd
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From this reading Bradshaw, the bitter Regicide (whose harsh vindictiveness to Charles I. during the trial has left his memory exceptionally hateful), died 22nd November, 1659.
368
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From this reading Pages 69, 368.
66
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From this reading Page 66.
69
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From this reading Pages 69, 368.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Bradshaw, the bitter Regicide (whose harsh vindictiveness to Charles I. during the trial has left his memory exceptionally hateful), died 22nd November, 1659.
Bradshaw
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From this reading Bradshaw, the bitter Regicide (whose harsh vindictiveness to Charles I. during the trial has left his memory exceptionally hateful), died 22nd November, 1659.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Bradshaw, the bitter Regicide (whose harsh vindictiveness to Charles I. during the trial has left his memory exceptionally hateful), died 22nd November, 1659.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
CobblernounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading Hewson the Cobbler was one of Oliver’s new peers, summoned in January, 1658.
someone who is a detective
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Bradshaw, the bitter Regicide (whose harsh vindictiveness to Charles I. during the trial has left his memory exceptionally hateful), died 22nd November, 1659.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Bradshaw, the bitter Regicide (whose harsh vindictiveness to Charles I. during the trial has left his memory exceptionally hateful), died 22nd November, 1659.
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading Bradshaw, the bitter Regicide (whose harsh vindictiveness to Charles I. during the trial has left his memory exceptionally hateful), died 22nd November, 1659.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Bradshaw, the bitter Regicide (whose harsh vindictiveness to Charles I. during the trial has left his memory exceptionally hateful), died 22nd November, 1659.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bradshaw, the bitter Regicide (whose harsh vindictiveness to Charles I. during the trial has left his memory exceptionally hateful), died 22nd November, 1659.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading Bradshaw, the bitter Regicide (whose harsh vindictiveness to Charles I. during the trial has left his memory exceptionally hateful), died 22nd November, 1659.
HeirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
Hewson
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From this reading Hewson the Cobbler was one of Oliver’s new peers, summoned in January, 1658.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Bradshaw, the bitter Regicide (whose harsh vindictiveness to Charles I. during the trial has left his memory exceptionally hateful), died 22nd November, 1659.
I'le
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From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Hewson the Cobbler was one of Oliver’s new peers, summoned in January, 1658.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Bradshaw, the bitter Regicide (whose harsh vindictiveness to Charles I. during the trial has left his memory exceptionally hateful), died 22nd November, 1659.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Bradshaw, the bitter Regicide (whose harsh vindictiveness to Charles I. during the trial has left his memory exceptionally hateful), died 22nd November, 1659.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Hewson the Cobbler was one of Oliver’s new peers, summoned in January, 1658.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Bradshaw, the bitter Regicide (whose harsh vindictiveness to Charles I. during the trial has left his memory exceptionally hateful), died 22nd November, 1659.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hewson the Cobbler was one of Oliver’s new peers, summoned in January, 1658.
Oliver'snounUS /ˈɑːlɪvərz/
possessive form of “oliver” — United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
on one occasion
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hewson the Cobbler was one of Oliver’s new peers, summoned in January, 1658.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Page 66.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Pages 69, 368.
peersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading Hewson the Cobbler was one of Oliver’s new peers, summoned in January, 1658.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
referencesnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
Regicidenoun
someone who commits regicide; the killer of a king
From this reading Bradshaw, the bitter Regicide (whose harsh vindictiveness to Charles I. during the trial has left his memory exceptionally hateful), died 22nd November, 1659.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
deliver by singing
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
slow-thing
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From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
SonnetnounUS /ˈsɑːnɪt/
a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Hewson the Cobbler was one of Oliver’s new peers, summoned in January, 1658.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
the act of testing something
From this reading Bradshaw, the bitter Regicide (whose harsh vindictiveness to Charles I. during the trial has left his memory exceptionally hateful), died 22nd November, 1659.
vindictivenessnounUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪvnəs/
a malevolent desire for revenge
From this reading Bradshaw, the bitter Regicide (whose harsh vindictiveness to Charles I. during the trial has left his memory exceptionally hateful), died 22nd November, 1659.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
which person or people
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
belonging to which person
From this reading Bradshaw, the bitter Regicide (whose harsh vindictiveness to Charles I. during the trial has left his memory exceptionally hateful), died 22nd November, 1659.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _I’le sing you a Sonnet._ Written and published in 1659; as we see by the references to “_Dick_ (_Oliver’s_ Heir) that pitiful slow-thing, Who was once invested with purple clothing,”—his retirement being in April, 1659.