1638
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From this reading The words "contending for liberty" (de libertate dimicarent) could not, as said of the winter 1638-39, mean anything more than the strife of party.
39
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From this reading The words "contending for liberty" (de libertate dimicarent) could not, as said of the winter 1638-39, mean anything more than the strife of party.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
to or in a foreign country
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
Adjutant-General
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From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Phillips very likely thought that a recruit could enlist as an Adjutant-General, but it does not appear from Milton's own words that he himself ever contemplated service in the field.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
any thing at all
From this reading The words "contending for liberty" (de libertate dimicarent) could not, as said of the winter 1638-39, mean anything more than the strife of party.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Phillips very likely thought that a recruit could enlist as an Adjutant-General, but it does not appear from Milton's own words that he himself ever contemplated service in the field.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading From these words biographers have inferred that he hurried home with the view of taking service in the Parliamentarian army.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Phillips very likely thought that a recruit could enlist as an Adjutant-General, but it does not appear from Milton's own words that he himself ever contemplated service in the field.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
for the reason that
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
biographersnounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfərz/
plural of “biographer” — someone who writes an account of a person's life
From this reading From these words biographers have inferred that he hurried home with the view of taking service in the Parliamentarian army.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Phillips very likely thought that a recruit could enlist as an Adjutant-General, but it does not appear from Milton's own words that he himself ever contemplated service in the field.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Phillips very likely thought that a recruit could enlist as an Adjutant-General, but it does not appear from Milton's own words that he himself ever contemplated service in the field.
contendingverbUS /kənˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Phillips very likely thought that a recruit could enlist as an Adjutant-General, but it does not appear from Milton's own words that he himself ever contemplated service in the field.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The words "contending for liberty" (de libertate dimicarent) could not, as said of the winter 1638-39, mean anything more than the strife of party.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
dimicarent
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From this reading The words "contending for liberty" (de libertate dimicarent) could not, as said of the winter 1638-39, mean anything more than the strife of party.
disgracefuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
DIVORCEverbUS /dɪˈvɔːrs/
part; cease or break association with
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Phillips very likely thought that a recruit could enlist as an Adjutant-General, but it does not appear from Milton's own words that he himself ever contemplated service in the field.
enlistverbUS /ˌenˈlɪst/
join the military
From this reading Phillips very likely thought that a recruit could enlist as an Adjutant-General, but it does not appear from Milton's own words that he himself ever contemplated service in the field.
at any time
From this reading Phillips very likely thought that a recruit could enlist as an Adjutant-General, but it does not appear from Milton's own words that he himself ever contemplated service in the field.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Phillips very likely thought that a recruit could enlist as an Adjutant-General, but it does not appear from Milton's own words that he himself ever contemplated service in the field.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Phillips very likely thought that a recruit could enlist as an Adjutant-General, but it does not appear from Milton's own words that he himself ever contemplated service in the field.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading From these words biographers have inferred that he hurried home with the view of taking service in the Parliamentarian army.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading From these words biographers have inferred that he hurried home with the view of taking service in the Parliamentarian army.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
idlingnounUS /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/
having no employment
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From these words biographers have inferred that he hurried home with the view of taking service in the Parliamentarian army.
inferredverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading From these words biographers have inferred that he hurried home with the view of taking service in the Parliamentarian army.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
libertate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The words "contending for liberty" (de libertate dimicarent) could not, as said of the winter 1638-39, mean anything more than the strife of party.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Phillips very likely thought that a recruit could enlist as an Adjutant-General, but it does not appear from Milton's own words that he himself ever contemplated service in the field.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The words "contending for liberty" (de libertate dimicarent) could not, as said of the winter 1638-39, mean anything more than the strife of party.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
Milton's
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From this reading Phillips very likely thought that a recruit could enlist as an Adjutant-General, but it does not appear from Milton's own words that he himself ever contemplated service in the field.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The words "contending for liberty" (de libertate dimicarent) could not, as said of the winter 1638-39, mean anything more than the strife of party.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From these words biographers have inferred that he hurried home with the view of taking service in the Parliamentarian army.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
PAMPHLETSnounUS /ˈpæmfləts/
plural of “pamphlet” — a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
ParliamentariannounUS /ˌpɑːrləmənˈteriən/
an elected member of the British Parliament: a member of the House of Commons
From this reading From these words biographers have inferred that he hurried home with the view of taking service in the Parliamentarian army.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The words "contending for liberty" (de libertate dimicarent) could not, as said of the winter 1638-39, mean anything more than the strife of party.
Phillips
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From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
get something; come into possession of
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
recruitverbUS /rəˈkruːt/
register formally as a participant or member
From this reading Phillips very likely thought that a recruit could enlist as an Adjutant-General, but it does not appear from Milton's own words that he himself ever contemplated service in the field.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The words "contending for liberty" (de libertate dimicarent) could not, as said of the winter 1638-39, mean anything more than the strife of party.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading From these words biographers have inferred that he hurried home with the view of taking service in the Parliamentarian army.
term of address for a man
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading The words "contending for liberty" (de libertate dimicarent) could not, as said of the winter 1638-39, mean anything more than the strife of party.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading From these words biographers have inferred that he hurried home with the view of taking service in the Parliamentarian army.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The words "contending for liberty" (de libertate dimicarent) could not, as said of the winter 1638-39, mean anything more than the strife of party.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From these words biographers have inferred that he hurried home with the view of taking service in the Parliamentarian army.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
in or at that place or location
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading From these words biographers have inferred that he hurried home with the view of taking service in the Parliamentarian army.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Phillips very likely thought that a recruit could enlist as an Adjutant-General, but it does not appear from Milton's own words that he himself ever contemplated service in the field.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
unaccomplished
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From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
precisely as stated
From this reading Phillips very likely thought that a recruit could enlist as an Adjutant-General, but it does not appear from Milton's own words that he himself ever contemplated service in the field.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From these words biographers have inferred that he hurried home with the view of taking service in the Parliamentarian army.
Waller's
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From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading MARRIAGE, AND PAMPHLETS ON DIVORCE We have seen that Milton turned back from his unaccomplished tour because he "deemed it disgraceful to be idling away his time abroad for his own gratification, while his countrymen were contending for their liberty."
William
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From this reading This interpretation of his words seems to receive confirmation from what Phillips thinks he had heard,--"I am much mistaken if there were not about this time a design in agitation of making him Adjutant-General in Sir William Waller's army."
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The words "contending for liberty" (de libertate dimicarent) could not, as said of the winter 1638-39, mean anything more than the strife of party.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From these words biographers have inferred that he hurried home with the view of taking service in the Parliamentarian army.
the words that are spoken
From this reading From these words biographers have inferred that he hurried home with the view of taking service in the Parliamentarian army.
