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From this reading [1] Poor-law reform was at this time occupying the attention of the nation, and apparently also of the legislature.
1753
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From this reading It is evident that the beginning of the year 1753 found Fielding fully conscious that now he could only anticipate a 'short remainder of life.'
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
in addition
From this reading [1] Poor-law reform was at this time occupying the attention of the nation, and apparently also of the legislature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It is evident that the beginning of the year 1753 found Fielding fully conscious that now he could only anticipate a 'short remainder of life.'
from appearances alone
From this reading [1] Poor-law reform was at this time occupying the attention of the nation, and apparently also of the legislature.
astonishinglyadverbUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [1] Poor-law reform was at this time occupying the attention of the nation, and apparently also of the legislature.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading [1] Poor-law reform was at this time occupying the attention of the nation, and apparently also of the legislature.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading But neither that consciousness, nor the increasing burden of ill-health, availed to dull the energies of these last years.
completely unclothed
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It is evident that the beginning of the year 1753 found Fielding fully conscious that now he could only anticipate a 'short remainder of life.'
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading But neither that consciousness, nor the increasing burden of ill-health, availed to dull the energies of these last years.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But neither that consciousness, nor the increasing burden of ill-health, availed to dull the energies of these last years.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
intentionally conceived
From this reading It is evident that the beginning of the year 1753 found Fielding fully conscious that now he could only anticipate a 'short remainder of life.'
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading But neither that consciousness, nor the increasing burden of ill-health, availed to dull the energies of these last years.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is evident that the beginning of the year 1753 found Fielding fully conscious that now he could only anticipate a 'short remainder of life.'
Covent
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From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
creatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
DedicationnounUS /ˌdedəˈkeɪʃən/
complete and wholehearted fidelity
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
Drawcansir
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From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading But neither that consciousness, nor the increasing burden of ill-health, availed to dull the energies of these last years.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading But neither that consciousness, nor the increasing burden of ill-health, availed to dull the energies of these last years.
EnquirynounUS /ɪnˈkwaɪriː/
an instance of questioning
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It is evident that the beginning of the year 1753 found Fielding fully conscious that now he could only anticipate a 'short remainder of life.'
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading It is evident that the beginning of the year 1753 found Fielding fully conscious that now he could only anticipate a 'short remainder of life.'
set up or found
From this reading It is evident that the beginning of the year 1753 found Fielding fully conscious that now he could only anticipate a 'short remainder of life.'
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading It is evident that the beginning of the year 1753 found Fielding fully conscious that now he could only anticipate a 'short remainder of life.'
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is evident that the beginning of the year 1753 found Fielding fully conscious that now he could only anticipate a 'short remainder of life.'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
ill-health
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From this reading But neither that consciousness, nor the increasing burden of ill-health, availed to dull the energies of these last years.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading But neither that consciousness, nor the increasing burden of ill-health, availed to dull the energies of these last years.
indomitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɑːmətəbəl/
impossible to subdue
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is evident that the beginning of the year 1753 found Fielding fully conscious that now he could only anticipate a 'short remainder of life.'
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
immediately past
From this reading But neither that consciousness, nor the increasing burden of ill-health, availed to dull the energies of these last years.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
legislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading [1] Poor-law reform was at this time occupying the attention of the nation, and apparently also of the legislature.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is evident that the beginning of the year 1753 found Fielding fully conscious that now he could only anticipate a 'short remainder of life.'
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading [1] Poor-law reform was at this time occupying the attention of the nation, and apparently also of the legislature.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But neither that consciousness, nor the increasing burden of ill-health, availed to dull the energies of these last years.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But neither that consciousness, nor the increasing burden of ill-health, availed to dull the energies of these last years.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is evident that the beginning of the year 1753 found Fielding fully conscious that now he could only anticipate a 'short remainder of life.'
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading [1] Poor-law reform was at this time occupying the attention of the nation, and apparently also of the legislature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
and nothing more
From this reading It is evident that the beginning of the year 1753 found Fielding fully conscious that now he could only anticipate a 'short remainder of life.'
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
poor-law
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From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
reconstructionnounUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/
the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
REFORMnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading It is evident that the beginning of the year 1753 found Fielding fully conscious that now he could only anticipate a 'short remainder of life.'
repealnounUS /rɪˈpiːl/
the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It is evident that the beginning of the year 1753 found Fielding fully conscious that now he could only anticipate a 'short remainder of life.'
term of address for a man
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is evident that the beginning of the year 1753 found Fielding fully conscious that now he could only anticipate a 'short remainder of life.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But neither that consciousness, nor the increasing burden of ill-health, availed to dull the energies of these last years.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [1] Poor-law reform was at this time occupying the attention of the nation, and apparently also of the legislature.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading [1] Poor-law reform was at this time occupying the attention of the nation, and apparently also of the legislature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading POOR LAW REFORM "... surely there is some Praise due to the bare Design of doing a Service to the Public."--Dedication of the _Enquiry_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [1] Poor-law reform was at this time occupying the attention of the nation, and apparently also of the legislature.
at the time that
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Scarcely had that indomitable knight, General Sir Alexander Drawcansir retired from the active public service of conducting the _Covent Garden Journal_ when his creator reappeared with an astonishingly comprehensive and detailed plan of poor-law reform; a plan adapted to the whole kingdom, and which according to a legal comment involved "nothing less than the repeal of the Act of Elizabeth and an entire reconstruction of the Poor Laws."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It is evident that the beginning of the year 1753 found Fielding fully conscious that now he could only anticipate a 'short remainder of life.'
a late time of life
From this reading But neither that consciousness, nor the increasing burden of ill-health, availed to dull the energies of these last years.
