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From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
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From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I writ yesterday to the King, and the chief business of my letter was to desire to speak to him, _for I have that to say to him that I am sure will set him at quiet for ever_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I writ yesterday to the King, and the chief business of my letter was to desire to speak to him, _for I have that to say to him that I am sure will set him at quiet for ever_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This which I have now said, I hope will be enough to encourage your lordship to show me your favour, which I do earnestly desire of you and hope that you have so much generosity as not to refuse it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE VIPER OF MILAN,” “THE GLEN O’ WEEPING,” “I WILL MAINTAIN,” ETC.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I writ yesterday to the King, and the chief business of my letter was to desire to speak to him, _for I have that to say to him that I am sure will set him at quiet for ever_.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
a person who is in charge
From this reading I writ yesterday to the King, and the chief business of my letter was to desire to speak to him, _for I have that to say to him that I am sure will set him at quiet for ever_.
without doubt or question
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
conjecturesnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
Dalrymple's
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From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
deathsnounUS /deθs/
plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I writ yesterday to the King, and the chief business of my letter was to desire to speak to him, _for I have that to say to him that I am sure will set him at quiet for ever_.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
in a serious manner
From this reading This which I have now said, I hope will be enough to encourage your lordship to show me your favour, which I do earnestly desire of you and hope that you have so much generosity as not to refuse it.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading This which I have now said, I hope will be enough to encourage your lordship to show me your favour, which I do earnestly desire of you and hope that you have so much generosity as not to refuse it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading This which I have now said, I hope will be enough to encourage your lordship to show me your favour, which I do earnestly desire of you and hope that you have so much generosity as not to refuse it.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE VIPER OF MILAN,” “THE GLEN O’ WEEPING,” “I WILL MAINTAIN,” ETC.
at any time
From this reading I writ yesterday to the King, and the chief business of my letter was to desire to speak to him, _for I have that to say to him that I am sure will set him at quiet for ever_.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading This which I have now said, I hope will be enough to encourage your lordship to show me your favour, which I do earnestly desire of you and hope that you have so much generosity as not to refuse it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading This which I have now said, I hope will be enough to encourage your lordship to show me your favour, which I do earnestly desire of you and hope that you have so much generosity as not to refuse it.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
GLENnounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE VIPER OF MILAN,” “THE GLEN O’ WEEPING,” “I WILL MAINTAIN,” ETC.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I writ yesterday to the King, and the chief business of my letter was to desire to speak to him, _for I have that to say to him that I am sure will set him at quiet for ever_.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
how
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From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE VIPER OF MILAN,” “THE GLEN O’ WEEPING,” “I WILL MAINTAIN,” ETC.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
infallibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfæləbəl/
incapable of failure or error
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
intercedingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsiːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “intercede” — act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
immediately past
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading This which I have now said, I hope will be enough to encourage your lordship to show me your favour, which I do earnestly desire of you and hope that you have so much generosity as not to refuse it.
MAINTAINverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE VIPER OF MILAN,” “THE GLEN O’ WEEPING,” “I WILL MAINTAIN,” ETC.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
MemoirsnounUS /ˈmemwɑːrz/
plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
MILANnounUS /məˈlɑːn/
the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE VIPER OF MILAN,” “THE GLEN O’ WEEPING,” “I WILL MAINTAIN,” ETC.
misledverbUS /mɪˈsled/
inflected form of “mislead” — lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This which I have now said, I hope will be enough to encourage your lordship to show me your favour, which I do earnestly desire of you and hope that you have so much generosity as not to refuse it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I writ yesterday to the King, and the chief business of my letter was to desire to speak to him, _for I have that to say to him that I am sure will set him at quiet for ever_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE VIPER OF MILAN,” “THE GLEN O’ WEEPING,” “I WILL MAINTAIN,” ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE VIPER OF MILAN,” “THE GLEN O’ WEEPING,” “I WILL MAINTAIN,” ETC.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading I writ yesterday to the King, and the chief business of my letter was to desire to speak to him, _for I have that to say to him that I am sure will set him at quiet for ever_.
on the contrary
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
Ringwood
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From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
move upward
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This which I have now said, I hope will be enough to encourage your lordship to show me your favour, which I do earnestly desire of you and hope that you have so much generosity as not to refuse it.
express in words
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I writ yesterday to the King, and the chief business of my letter was to desire to speak to him, _for I have that to say to him that I am sure will set him at quiet for ever_.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This which I have now said, I hope will be enough to encourage your lordship to show me your favour, which I do earnestly desire of you and hope that you have so much generosity as not to refuse it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
express in speech
From this reading I writ yesterday to the King, and the chief business of my letter was to desire to speak to him, _for I have that to say to him that I am sure will set him at quiet for ever_.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I writ yesterday to the King, and the chief business of my letter was to desire to speak to him, _for I have that to say to him that I am sure will set him at quiet for ever_.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE VIPER OF MILAN,” “THE GLEN O’ WEEPING,” “I WILL MAINTAIN,” ETC.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
VIPERnounUS /ˈvaɪpər/
venomous Old World snakes characterized by hollow venom-conducting fangs in the upper jaw
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE VIPER OF MILAN,” “THE GLEN O’ WEEPING,” “I WILL MAINTAIN,” ETC.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
showing sorrow
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE VIPER OF MILAN,” “THE GLEN O’ WEEPING,” “I WILL MAINTAIN,” ETC.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
at the time that
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
WhitehallnounUS /ˈwaɪthɔːl/
a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE VIPER OF MILAN,” “THE GLEN O’ WEEPING,” “I WILL MAINTAIN,” ETC.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading I am sure the whole study of my life shall hereafter be how to serve him; and _I am sure that which I can do is worth more than taking my life away_; and I am confident, if I may be so happy to speak to him, he will himself be convinced of it, _being I can give him such infallible proof of my truth to him that, though I would alter, it would not be in my power to do it_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
writnounUS /rɪt/
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
From this reading I writ yesterday to the King, and the chief business of my letter was to desire to speak to him, _for I have that to say to him that I am sure will set him at quiet for ever_.
the day immediately before today
From this reading I writ yesterday to the King, and the chief business of my letter was to desire to speak to him, _for I have that to say to him that I am sure will set him at quiet for ever_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “This letter has given rise to various conjectures.”–_Dalrymple’s Memoirs._ _From Ringwood, the 9th of July, 1685._ Having had some proof of your kindness when I was last at Whitehall, makes me hope now that you will not refuse interceding for me with the King, being I know, though too late, how I have been misled; were I not clearly convinced of that, I would rather die a thousand deaths than say what I do.
