Chapter XVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading To that his grace added the assertion that he was ready--if more were needed--to stand surety for the loyalty of this suspected man whom he now pronounced his friend.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading To that his grace added the assertion that he was ready--if more were needed--to stand surety for the loyalty of this suspected man whom he now pronounced his friend.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

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From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

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From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

acting with a specific goal

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

divisible by two

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To that his grace added the assertion that he was ready--if more were needed--to stand surety for the loyalty of this suspected man whom he now pronounced his friend.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading To that his grace added the assertion that he was ready--if more were needed--to stand surety for the loyalty of this suspected man whom he now pronounced his friend.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

in a generous manner

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

a man of refinement

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

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From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading To that his grace added the assertion that he was ready--if more were needed--to stand surety for the loyalty of this suspected man whom he now pronounced his friend.

an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

plural of “justice” — the quality of being just or fair

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading To that his grace added the assertion that he was ready--if more were needed--to stand surety for the loyalty of this suspected man whom he now pronounced his friend.

having the nature of or resulting from malice

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading To that his grace added the assertion that he was ready--if more were needed--to stand surety for the loyalty of this suspected man whom he now pronounced his friend.

the next day

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading To that his grace added the assertion that he was ready--if more were needed--to stand surety for the loyalty of this suspected man whom he now pronounced his friend.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading More was not needed.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading To that his grace added the assertion that he was ready--if more were needed--to stand surety for the loyalty of this suspected man whom he now pronounced his friend.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

professing to be qualified

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading To that his grace added the assertion that he was ready--if more were needed--to stand surety for the loyalty of this suspected man whom he now pronounced his friend.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading To that his grace added the assertion that he was ready--if more were needed--to stand surety for the loyalty of this suspected man whom he now pronounced his friend.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

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From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

be standing; be upright

From this reading To that his grace added the assertion that he was ready--if more were needed--to stand surety for the loyalty of this suspected man whom he now pronounced his friend.

plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

something clearly established

From this reading To that his grace added the assertion that he was ready--if more were needed--to stand surety for the loyalty of this suspected man whom he now pronounced his friend.

believed likely

From this reading To that his grace added the assertion that he was ready--if more were needed--to stand surety for the loyalty of this suspected man whom he now pronounced his friend.

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To that his grace added the assertion that he was ready--if more were needed--to stand surety for the loyalty of this suspected man whom he now pronounced his friend.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading The sycophantic court bent the knee before this great gentleman who enjoyed the close friendship of his King, and even professed regret that certain reckless and malicious statements should have deceived it into troubling the peace of Colonel Holles, and putting His Grace of Buckingham to the present inconvenience.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)

From this reading He attended with Holles before the Justices early on the morrow, announcing himself able to confirm out of his own knowledge the truth of the account which the Colonel gave of his relations with the attainted Tucker.

a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To that his grace added the assertion that he was ready--if more were needed--to stand surety for the loyalty of this suspected man whom he now pronounced his friend.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading To that his grace added the assertion that he was ready--if more were needed--to stand surety for the loyalty of this suspected man whom he now pronounced his friend.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

which person or people

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To that his grace added the assertion that he was ready--if more were needed--to stand surety for the loyalty of this suspected man whom he now pronounced his friend.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SEDAN-CHAIR His Grace behaved generously, and at the same time with a prudence which reveals the alert and calculating mind of this gifted man, who might have been great had he been less of a voluptuary.