1675
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From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
24
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From this reading 24, and at Lyons on Dec.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
the state of being absent
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading RESIDENCE IN FRANCE.--FURTHER RELATIONS WITH SHAFTESBURY.--EXPULSION FROM CHRIST CHURCH.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading RESIDENCE IN FRANCE.--FURTHER RELATIONS WITH SHAFTESBURY.--EXPULSION FROM CHRIST CHURCH.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
DecnounUS /dek/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading 24, and at Lyons on Dec.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
EXPULSIONnounUS /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/
the act of forcing out someone or something
From this reading RESIDENCE IN FRANCE.--FURTHER RELATIONS WITH SHAFTESBURY.--EXPULSION FROM CHRIST CHURCH.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading RESIDENCE IN FRANCE.--FURTHER RELATIONS WITH SHAFTESBURY.--EXPULSION FROM CHRIST CHURCH.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading RESIDENCE IN FRANCE.--FURTHER RELATIONS WITH SHAFTESBURY.--EXPULSION FROM CHRIST CHURCH.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading RESIDENCE IN FRANCE.--FURTHER RELATIONS WITH SHAFTESBURY.--EXPULSION FROM CHRIST CHURCH.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RESIDENCE IN FRANCE.--FURTHER RELATIONS WITH SHAFTESBURY.--EXPULSION FROM CHRIST CHURCH.
inconveniencesnounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənsɪz/
plural of “inconvenience” — an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
innsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
invalidsnounUS /ˈɪnvələdz/
plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
go away from a place
From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
Locke's
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From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
locomotionnounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/
the power or ability to move
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
LyonsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading 24, and at Lyons on Dec.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
Montpellier
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From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
NovnounUS /noʊv/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading RESIDENCE IN FRANCE.--FURTHER RELATIONS WITH SHAFTESBURY.--EXPULSION FROM CHRIST CHURCH.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
RESIDENCEnounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading RESIDENCE IN FRANCE.--FURTHER RELATIONS WITH SHAFTESBURY.--EXPULSION FROM CHRIST CHURCH.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
SHAFTESBURY
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From this reading RESIDENCE IN FRANCE.--FURTHER RELATIONS WITH SHAFTESBURY.--EXPULSION FROM CHRIST CHURCH.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He left London about the middle of November, 1675, with one if not more companions, and, after experiencing the ordinary inconveniences of travel in those days of slow locomotion and poor inns, arrived at Paris on Nov.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading The state of Locke's health had long rendered it desirable that he should reside in a warmer climate, and his release from official duties now removed any obstacle that there might formerly have been to his absence from England.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
which person or people
From this reading The place which he selected for his retirement was Montpellier, at that time the most usual place of resort for invalids who were able to leave their own country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RESIDENCE IN FRANCE.--FURTHER RELATIONS WITH SHAFTESBURY.--EXPULSION FROM CHRIST CHURCH.
