Chapter VIII

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

From this reading "And that it may be better known, there is a porch at the door like a country church porch."

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

called to public attention

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

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

From this reading "And that it may be better known, there is a porch at the door like a country church porch."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "And that it may be better known, there is a porch at the door like a country church porch."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "And that it may be better known, there is a porch at the door like a country church porch."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "And that it may be better known, there is a porch at the door like a country church porch."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading "And that it may be better known, there is a porch at the door like a country church porch."

conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

From this reading THE CLANDESTINE MARRIAGE.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "And that it may be better known, there is a porch at the door like a country church porch."

plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

emanating from God

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "And that it may be better known, there is a porch at the door like a country church porch."

given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

at any time

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

a general kind of something

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

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

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

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

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

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

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

fasten with a hook

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

a state in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

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

From this reading "And that it may be better known, there is a porch at the door like a country church porch."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "And that it may be better known, there is a porch at the door like a country church porch."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "And that it may be better known, there is a porch at the door like a country church porch."

-ing form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "And that it may be better known, there is a porch at the door like a country church porch."

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading THE CLANDESTINE MARRIAGE.

plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

take in marriage

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "And that it may be better known, there is a porch at the door like a country church porch."

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

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

a former prison in London notorious for its unsanitary conditions and burnt down in riots in 1780; a new prison was built on the same spot but was torn down in 1902

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal often considered inedible by humans

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

many times at short intervals

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

on one occasion

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading "And that it may be better known, there is a porch at the door like a country church porch."

plural of “practitioner” — someone who practices a learned profession

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

inspiring fear

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

possessing material wealth

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

worthless people

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

get by special effort

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "And that it may be better known, there is a porch at the door like a country church porch."

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

From this reading THE CLANDESTINE MARRIAGE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "And that it may be better known, there is a porch at the door like a country church porch."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

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

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

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

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

the topmost one of two

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

which person or people

From this reading Thus advertised the redoubtable Keith (at this time languishing in Newgate, and represented by deputies), the reverend divine who, by license, performed more clandestine marriages among the upper classes than any other clergyman had ever done in London.

plural of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading They marry drunken sailors to demireps, shopboys to their masters' daughters, who, as often as not, must secure a husband by hook or by crook, and that at once; rich tradesmen's widows to decayed gentlemen, _et id genus omne_.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Of course, the "scum and offal of the clergy," as Keith had more than once termed his rival practitioners in the Fleet, had, before the passing of the Marriage Act, united hundreds more couples than he had ever done; but, as he said, "What would you have?