used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The Englishman revolts only against injustice, and that but figuratively.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ORDER AND LIBERTY.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Brought up to respect the law, it is in the name of the law that he demands redress for his grievances, and by the law that he obtains it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Englishman revolts only against injustice, and that but figuratively.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Brought up to respect the law, it is in the name of the law that he demands redress for his grievances, and by the law that he obtains it.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Brought up to respect the law, it is in the name of the law that he demands redress for his grievances, and by the law that he obtains it.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
Dieu
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From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
droit
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From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Obedience is the watchword of England.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading The Englishman revolts only against injustice, and that but figuratively.
et
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From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
figurativelyadverbUS /fɪˈɡjʊrətɪvli/
in a figurative sense
From this reading The Englishman revolts only against injustice, and that but figuratively.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Brought up to respect the law, it is in the name of the law that he demands redress for his grievances, and by the law that he obtains it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
grievancesnounUS /ˈɡriːvənsəz/
plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading Brought up to respect the law, it is in the name of the law that he demands redress for his grievances, and by the law that he obtains it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Brought up to respect the law, it is in the name of the law that he demands redress for his grievances, and by the law that he obtains it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Brought up to respect the law, it is in the name of the law that he demands redress for his grievances, and by the law that he obtains it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Brought up to respect the law, it is in the name of the law that he demands redress for his grievances, and by the law that he obtains it.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading The Englishman revolts only against injustice, and that but figuratively.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Obedience is the watchword of England.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Brought up to respect the law, it is in the name of the law that he demands redress for his grievances, and by the law that he obtains it.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Brought up to respect the law, it is in the name of the law that he demands redress for his grievances, and by the law that he obtains it.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading ORDER AND LIBERTY.
monnounUS /moʊn/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
monopolizedverbUS /məˈnɑːpəlaɪzd/
past form of “monopolize” — have and control fully and exclusively
From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Brought up to respect the law, it is in the name of the law that he demands redress for his grievances, and by the law that he obtains it.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
ObediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading Obedience is the watchword of England.
obtainsverbUS /əbˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Brought up to respect the law, it is in the name of the law that he demands redress for his grievances, and by the law that he obtains it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Obedience is the watchword of England.
and nothing more
From this reading The Englishman revolts only against injustice, and that but figuratively.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading ORDER AND LIBERTY.
on the contrary
From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
redressnounUS /rɪˈdres/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading Brought up to respect the law, it is in the name of the law that he demands redress for his grievances, and by the law that he obtains it.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Brought up to respect the law, it is in the name of the law that he demands redress for his grievances, and by the law that he obtains it.
revoltsnounUS /riˈvoʊlts/
plural of “revolt” — organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading The Englishman revolts only against injustice, and that but figuratively.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Englishman revolts only against injustice, and that but figuratively.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Obedience is the watchword of England.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Brought up to respect the law, it is in the name of the law that he demands redress for his grievances, and by the law that he obtains it.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Brought up to respect the law, it is in the name of the law that he demands redress for his grievances, and by the law that he obtains it.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading _Dieu et mon droit_, such is his device; notwithstanding that he has rather monopolized the first, and that his definition of the second is a trifle vague, it is certain that by them he is stimulated to do great deeds.
watchwordnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃwɜːrd/
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
From this reading Obedience is the watchword of England.
