Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

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From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

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

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading With the retirement of Walpole, Fielding's vigorous figure vanishes from active political service.

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

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)

From this reading JOSEPH ANDREWS "This kind of writing I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our language."

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading JOSEPH ANDREWS "This kind of writing I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our language."

exhale hard

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

a youthful male person

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

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From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

harsh or corrosive in tone

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

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From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

plural of “corruption” — lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading JOSEPH ANDREWS "This kind of writing I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our language."

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

being one more than seven

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

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

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

plural of “epic” — a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

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From this reading With the retirement of Walpole, Fielding's vigorous figure vanishes from active political service.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading With the retirement of Walpole, Fielding's vigorous figure vanishes from active political service.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With the retirement of Walpole, Fielding's vigorous figure vanishes from active political service.

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

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

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

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading JOSEPH ANDREWS "This kind of writing I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our language."

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

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

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading JOSEPH ANDREWS "This kind of writing I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our language."

a base hit on which the batter scores a run

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading JOSEPH ANDREWS "This kind of writing I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our language."

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

From this reading JOSEPH ANDREWS "This kind of writing I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our language."

plural of “interlude” — an intervening period or episode

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading JOSEPH ANDREWS "This kind of writing I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our language."

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading JOSEPH ANDREWS "This kind of writing I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our language."

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading JOSEPH ANDREWS "This kind of writing I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our language."

past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

immediately past

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

wealth regarded as an evil influence

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

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

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

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

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

a form of address for a man

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

not any; not one

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading JOSEPH ANDREWS "This kind of writing I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our language."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JOSEPH ANDREWS "This kind of writing I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our language."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading JOSEPH ANDREWS "This kind of writing I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our language."

plural of “pamphlet” — a small book usually having a paper cover

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

goods or money obtained illegally

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading With the retirement of Walpole, Fielding's vigorous figure vanishes from active political service.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading Preface to _Joseph Andrews_.

first in rank or degree

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

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

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

To recall to mind.

From this reading JOSEPH ANDREWS "This kind of writing I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our language."

the state of being retired from one's business or occupation

From this reading With the retirement of Walpole, Fielding's vigorous figure vanishes from active political service.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading JOSEPH ANDREWS "This kind of writing I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our language."

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading With the retirement of Walpole, Fielding's vigorous figure vanishes from active political service.

term of address for a man

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

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

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

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

From this reading JOSEPH ANDREWS "This kind of writing I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our language."

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

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

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

From this reading JOSEPH ANDREWS "This kind of writing I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our language."

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading No more caustic Greek epics, translated from the original "by Homer," no more boisterous interludes with three-bottle Prime Ministers appearing in the part of principal boy, come from his pen.

plural of “tyranny” — a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

third-person singular of “vanish” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading With the retirement of Walpole, Fielding's vigorous figure vanishes from active political service.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading With the retirement of Walpole, Fielding's vigorous figure vanishes from active political service.

English writer and historian; son of Sir Robert Walpole (1717-1797)

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

which person or people

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

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

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

belonging to which person

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the retirement of Walpole, Fielding's vigorous figure vanishes from active political service.

-ing form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.

the act of creating written works

From this reading JOSEPH ANDREWS "This kind of writing I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our language."

a late time of life

From this reading On the 2nd of February 1742 Sir Robert Walpole, the 'Colossos' of popular broadsides, under whose feet England had lain for exactly thirty years, received his final defeat; and the intrepid wit, who for the past eight years had heartily lashed the tyrannies and corruptions of that 'Great Man,' enjoyed at last the satisfaction of witnessing the downfall of the _Mr Quiddam_ and _Mr Pillage_ of his plays, of the _Plunderer_ and _Mammon_ of his pamphlets, of the _Brass_ on whom many a stinging blow had fallen in the columns of his _Champion_.