Chapter I

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From this reading October the 10th at 85, Chancery Lane in the City of London.

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

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From this reading October the 10th at 85, Chancery Lane in the City of London.

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

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

speak to

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

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

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

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

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

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

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading October the 10th at 85, Chancery Lane in the City of London.

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL," "FLOWER O’ THE LILY," "LORD TONY’S WIFE," ETC.

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

a court with jurisdiction in equity

From this reading October the 10th at 85, Chancery Lane in the City of London.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading October the 10th at 85, Chancery Lane in the City of London.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

third-person singular of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL," "FLOWER O’ THE LILY," "LORD TONY’S WIFE," ETC.

accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL," "FLOWER O’ THE LILY," "LORD TONY’S WIFE," ETC.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

set up or found

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

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

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

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

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

a narrow way or road

From this reading October the 10th at 85, Chancery Lane in the City of London.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL," "FLOWER O’ THE LILY," "LORD TONY’S WIFE," ETC.

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL," "FLOWER O’ THE LILY," "LORD TONY’S WIFE," ETC.

possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

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

From this reading October the 10th at 85, Chancery Lane in the City of London.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL," "FLOWER O’ THE LILY," "LORD TONY’S WIFE," ETC.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

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 LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL," "FLOWER O’ THE LILY," "LORD TONY’S WIFE," ETC.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading October the 10th at 85, Chancery Lane in the City of London.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL," "FLOWER O’ THE LILY," "LORD TONY’S WIFE," ETC.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

accept an excuse for

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

European garden herb with purple-tinged flowers and leaves that are sometimes used for salads

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL," "FLOWER O’ THE LILY," "LORD TONY’S WIFE," ETC.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

an assumption that is taken for granted

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

on the contrary

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL," "FLOWER O’ THE LILY," "LORD TONY’S WIFE," ETC.

someone employed to make written copies of documents and manuscripts

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

one praying humbly for something

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL," "FLOWER O’ THE LILY," "LORD TONY’S WIFE," ETC.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL," "FLOWER O’ THE LILY," "LORD TONY’S WIFE," ETC.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ _From Mr. John Honeywood, clerk to Mr. Theophilus Baggs, attorney-at-law, to Mistress Mary Saunderson, of the Duke’s Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields._ 1662.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

nonexistent

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

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

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

belonging to which person

From this reading The Goodness and Charity of Mistress Saunderson are well known, and ’tis not as a Suppliant that I crave pardon for my Presumption, but rather as one whose fidelity and loyalty have oft been tried and never been found wanting.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LEAGUE OF THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL," "FLOWER O’ THE LILY," "LORD TONY’S WIFE," ETC.

produce a literary work

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Honoured Mistress,— May it please you that I, an humble Clerk and Scrivener, do venture to address so talented a Lady; but there is that upon my Conscience which compels me to write these lines.