used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Besides, his pamphlets against Salmasius and Morus are written in Latin, and to the general reader in this country and in America inaccessible in consequence.
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 Besides, his pamphlets against Salmasius and Morus are written in Latin, and to the general reader in this country and in America inaccessible in consequence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MILTON AND SALMASIUS.--BLINDNESS.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Besides, his pamphlets against Salmasius and Morus are written in Latin, and to the general reader in this country and in America inaccessible in consequence.
authorshipnounUS /ˈɔːθərʃɪp/
the act of creating written works
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
Basilike
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From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In Milton's day it was otherwise; the widest circle of readers could only be reached through Latin.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, his pamphlets against Salmasius and Morus are written in Latin, and to the general reader in this country and in America inaccessible in consequence.
BLINDNESSnounUS /ˈblaɪndnəs/
the state of being blind or lacking sight
From this reading MILTON AND SALMASIUS.--BLINDNESS.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading For this reason, when Charles II. wanted a public vindication of his father's memory, it was indispensable that it should be composed in that language.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading In Milton's day it was otherwise; the widest circle of readers could only be reached through Latin.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading For this reason, when Charles II. wanted a public vindication of his father's memory, it was indispensable that it should be composed in that language.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Besides, his pamphlets against Salmasius and Morus are written in Latin, and to the general reader in this country and in America inaccessible in consequence.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In Milton's day it was otherwise; the widest circle of readers could only be reached through Latin.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Besides, his pamphlets against Salmasius and Morus are written in Latin, and to the general reader in this country and in America inaccessible in consequence.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In Milton's day it was otherwise; the widest circle of readers could only be reached through Latin.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
Eikon
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From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading For this reason, when Charles II. wanted a public vindication of his father's memory, it was indispensable that it should be composed in that language.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this reason, when Charles II. wanted a public vindication of his father's memory, it was indispensable that it should be composed in that language.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Besides, his pamphlets against Salmasius and Morus are written in Latin, and to the general reader in this country and in America inaccessible in consequence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For this reason, when Charles II. wanted a public vindication of his father's memory, it was indispensable that it should be composed in that language.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
inaccessibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all
From this reading Besides, his pamphlets against Salmasius and Morus are written in Latin, and to the general reader in this country and in America inaccessible in consequence.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading For this reason, when Charles II. wanted a public vindication of his father's memory, it was indispensable that it should be composed in that language.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In Milton's day it was otherwise; the widest circle of readers could only be reached through Latin.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading For this reason, when Charles II. wanted a public vindication of his father's memory, it was indispensable that it should be composed in that language.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading Besides, his pamphlets against Salmasius and Morus are written in Latin, and to the general reader in this country and in America inaccessible in consequence.
lendsverbUS /lendz/
third-person singular of “lend” — bestow a quality on
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
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 mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading For this reason, when Charles II. wanted a public vindication of his father's memory, it was indispensable that it should be composed in that language.
MILTONnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading MILTON AND SALMASIUS.--BLINDNESS.
Milton's
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From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
Morusnoun
type genus of the Moraceae: mulberries
From this reading Besides, his pamphlets against Salmasius and Morus are written in Latin, and to the general reader in this country and in America inaccessible in consequence.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
and nothing more
From this reading In Milton's day it was otherwise; the widest circle of readers could only be reached through Latin.
in other respects or ways
From this reading In Milton's day it was otherwise; the widest circle of readers could only be reached through Latin.
pamphletsnounUS /ˈpæmfləts/
plural of “pamphlet” — a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading Besides, his pamphlets against Salmasius and Morus are written in Latin, and to the general reader in this country and in America inaccessible in consequence.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading For this reason, when Charles II. wanted a public vindication of his father's memory, it was indispensable that it should be composed in that language.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In Milton's day it was otherwise; the widest circle of readers could only be reached through Latin.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Besides, his pamphlets against Salmasius and Morus are written in Latin, and to the general reader in this country and in America inaccessible in consequence.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In Milton's day it was otherwise; the widest circle of readers could only be reached through Latin.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For this reason, when Charles II. wanted a public vindication of his father's memory, it was indispensable that it should be composed in that language.
SALMASIUS
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From this reading MILTON AND SALMASIUS.--BLINDNESS.
have in common
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For this reason, when Charles II. wanted a public vindication of his father's memory, it was indispensable that it should be composed in that language.
confined on all sides
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Besides, his pamphlets against Salmasius and Morus are written in Latin, and to the general reader in this country and in America inaccessible in consequence.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In Milton's day it was otherwise; the widest circle of readers could only be reached through Latin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
vindicationnounUS /vɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
From this reading For this reason, when Charles II. wanted a public vindication of his father's memory, it was indispensable that it should be composed in that language.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading For this reason, when Charles II. wanted a public vindication of his father's memory, it was indispensable that it should be composed in that language.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Milton's day it was otherwise; the widest circle of readers could only be reached through Latin.
at the time that
From this reading For this reason, when Charles II. wanted a public vindication of his father's memory, it was indispensable that it should be composed in that language.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The mystery which long surrounded the authorship of _Eikon Basilike_ lends a literary interest to Milton's share in that controversy, which does not belong to his next appearance in print.
widestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdəst/
superlative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In Milton's day it was otherwise; the widest circle of readers could only be reached through Latin.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Besides, his pamphlets against Salmasius and Morus are written in Latin, and to the general reader in this country and in America inaccessible in consequence.
