adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Beside, while he hath the people to friend, who are a multitude, he hath the less fear of the nobility, who are but few.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The latter hath no upbraiders, but was raised by them that sought to be defended from oppression: whose end is both easier and the honester to satisfy.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading The first holds with more difficulty, because he hath to do with many that think themselves his equals, and raised him for their own greatness and oppression of the rest.
BesideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside, while he hath the people to friend, who are a multitude, he hath the less fear of the nobility, who are but few.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The latter hath no upbraiders, but was raised by them that sought to be defended from oppression: whose end is both easier and the honester to satisfy.
buildsnounUS /bɪldz/
plural of “build” — constitution of the human body
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The latter hath no upbraiders, but was raised by them that sought to be defended from oppression: whose end is both easier and the honester to satisfy.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading The latter hath no upbraiders, but was raised by them that sought to be defended from oppression: whose end is both easier and the honester to satisfy.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The first holds with more difficulty, because he hath to do with many that think themselves his equals, and raised him for their own greatness and oppression of the rest.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
discreditverbUS /dɪˈskredət/
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The first holds with more difficulty, because he hath to do with many that think themselves his equals, and raised him for their own greatness and oppression of the rest.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The latter hath no upbraiders, but was raised by them that sought to be defended from oppression: whose end is both easier and the honester to satisfy.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The latter hath no upbraiders, but was raised by them that sought to be defended from oppression: whose end is both easier and the honester to satisfy.
equalsnounUS /ˈiːkwəlz/
plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading The first holds with more difficulty, because he hath to do with many that think themselves his equals, and raised him for their own greatness and oppression of the rest.
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Beside, while he hath the people to friend, who are a multitude, he hath the less fear of the nobility, who are but few.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Beside, while he hath the people to friend, who are a multitude, he hath the less fear of the nobility, who are but few.
Firmissima
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From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first holds with more difficulty, because he hath to do with many that think themselves his equals, and raised him for their own greatness and oppression of the rest.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first holds with more difficulty, because he hath to do with many that think themselves his equals, and raised him for their own greatness and oppression of the rest.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Beside, while he hath the people to friend, who are a multitude, he hath the less fear of the nobility, who are but few.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The latter hath no upbraiders, but was raised by them that sought to be defended from oppression: whose end is both easier and the honester to satisfy.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading The first holds with more difficulty, because he hath to do with many that think themselves his equals, and raised him for their own greatness and oppression of the rest.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading The first holds with more difficulty, because he hath to do with many that think themselves his equals, and raised him for their own greatness and oppression of the rest.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first holds with more difficulty, because he hath to do with many that think themselves his equals, and raised him for their own greatness and oppression of the rest.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading The first holds with more difficulty, because he hath to do with many that think themselves his equals, and raised him for their own greatness and oppression of the rest.
honester
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From this reading The latter hath no upbraiders, but was raised by them that sought to be defended from oppression: whose end is both easier and the honester to satisfy.
hæreditarium
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From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
jus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter hath no upbraiders, but was raised by them that sought to be defended from oppression: whose end is both easier and the honester to satisfy.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Beside, while he hath the people to friend, who are a multitude, he hath the less fear of the nobility, who are but few.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The first holds with more difficulty, because he hath to do with many that think themselves his equals, and raised him for their own greatness and oppression of the rest.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The first holds with more difficulty, because he hath to do with many that think themselves his equals, and raised him for their own greatness and oppression of the rest.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Beside, while he hath the people to friend, who are a multitude, he hath the less fear of the nobility, who are but few.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The latter hath no upbraiders, but was raised by them that sought to be defended from oppression: whose end is both easier and the honester to satisfy.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Beside, while he hath the people to friend, who are a multitude, he hath the less fear of the nobility, who are but few.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
omnium
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From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading The first holds with more difficulty, because he hath to do with many that think themselves his equals, and raised him for their own greatness and oppression of the rest.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The first holds with more difficulty, because he hath to do with many that think themselves his equals, and raised him for their own greatness and oppression of the rest.
peersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
Principis
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From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
Principum
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From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The first holds with more difficulty, because he hath to do with many that think themselves his equals, and raised him for their own greatness and oppression of the rest.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading The latter hath no upbraiders, but was raised by them that sought to be defended from oppression: whose end is both easier and the honester to satisfy.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading The latter hath no upbraiders, but was raised by them that sought to be defended from oppression: whose end is both easier and the honester to satisfy.
sovereigntynounUS /ˈsɑːvrənti/
government free from external control
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
suffragenounUS /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/
a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The first holds with more difficulty, because he hath to do with many that think themselves his equals, and raised him for their own greatness and oppression of the rest.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The latter hath no upbraiders, but was raised by them that sought to be defended from oppression: whose end is both easier and the honester to satisfy.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The first holds with more difficulty, because he hath to do with many that think themselves his equals, and raised him for their own greatness and oppression of the rest.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The first holds with more difficulty, because he hath to do with many that think themselves his equals, and raised him for their own greatness and oppression of the rest.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
trustsnounUS /trʌsts/
plural of “trust” — something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
upbraiders
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From this reading The latter hath no upbraiders, but was raised by them that sought to be defended from oppression: whose end is both easier and the honester to satisfy.
varia
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From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
variationnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃən/
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
verò
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From this reading _Principum. varia_.—_Firmissima verò omnium basis jus hæreditarium Principis_.—There is a great variation between him that is raised to the sovereignty by the favour of his peers and him that comes to it by the suffrage of the people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter hath no upbraiders, but was raised by them that sought to be defended from oppression: whose end is both easier and the honester to satisfy.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Nor let the common proverb (of he that builds on the people builds on the dirt) discredit my opinion: for that hath only place where an ambitious and private person, for some popular end, trusts in them against the public justice and magistrate.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Beside, while he hath the people to friend, who are a multitude, he hath the less fear of the nobility, who are but few.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Beside, while he hath the people to friend, who are a multitude, he hath the less fear of the nobility, who are but few.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The latter hath no upbraiders, but was raised by them that sought to be defended from oppression: whose end is both easier and the honester to satisfy.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first holds with more difficulty, because he hath to do with many that think themselves his equals, and raised him for their own greatness and oppression of the rest.
