used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Milton was the last man of whom a practical politician would have sought advice.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Milton was the last man of whom a practical politician would have sought advice.
matters of personal concern
From this reading On the course of affairs Milton's voice had no influence, as he had no part in their transaction.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He knew nothing of the temper of the nation, and treated all that opposed his own view with supreme disdain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LATIN SECRETARYSHIP COMES TO AN END--MILTON'S FRIENDS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
for the reason that
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
biographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading LATIN SECRETARYSHIP COMES TO AN END--MILTON'S FRIENDS.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
despatches
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From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading He knew nothing of the temper of the nation, and treated all that opposed his own view with supreme disdain.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading LATIN SECRETARYSHIP COMES TO AN END--MILTON'S FRIENDS.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
formulatedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪtəd/
devised; developed according to an orderly plan
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading LATIN SECRETARYSHIP COMES TO AN END--MILTON'S FRIENDS.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the course of affairs Milton's voice had no influence, as he had no part in their transaction.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Milton was the last man of whom a practical politician would have sought advice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
incorporatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪtɪd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading On the course of affairs Milton's voice had no influence, as he had no part in their transaction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew nothing of the temper of the nation, and treated all that opposed his own view with supreme disdain.
immediately past
From this reading Milton was the last man of whom a practical politician would have sought advice.
LATINadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading LATIN SECRETARYSHIP COMES TO AN END--MILTON'S FRIENDS.
the literary culture
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Milton was the last man of whom a practical politician would have sought advice.
and nothing more
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
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 was the last man of whom a practical politician would have sought advice.
MILTON'S
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From this reading LATIN SECRETARYSHIP COMES TO AN END--MILTON'S FRIENDS.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He knew nothing of the temper of the nation, and treated all that opposed his own view with supreme disdain.
not any; not one
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He knew nothing of the temper of the nation, and treated all that opposed his own view with supreme disdain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the course of affairs Milton's voice had no influence, as he had no part in their transaction.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading He knew nothing of the temper of the nation, and treated all that opposed his own view with supreme disdain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He knew nothing of the temper of the nation, and treated all that opposed his own view with supreme disdain.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading Milton was the last man of whom a practical politician would have sought advice.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Milton was the last man of whom a practical politician would have sought advice.
ProtectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
SECRETARYSHIPnoun
the position of secretary
From this reading LATIN SECRETARYSHIP COMES TO AN END--MILTON'S FRIENDS.
that is looked for
From this reading Milton was the last man of whom a practical politician would have sought advice.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading He knew nothing of the temper of the nation, and treated all that opposed his own view with supreme disdain.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading He knew nothing of the temper of the nation, and treated all that opposed his own view with supreme disdain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew nothing of the temper of the nation, and treated all that opposed his own view with supreme disdain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the course of affairs Milton's voice had no influence, as he had no part in their transaction.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LATIN SECRETARYSHIP COMES TO AN END--MILTON'S FRIENDS.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading On the course of affairs Milton's voice had no influence, as he had no part in their transaction.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He knew nothing of the temper of the nation, and treated all that opposed his own view with supreme disdain.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He knew nothing of the temper of the nation, and treated all that opposed his own view with supreme disdain.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading On the course of affairs Milton's voice had no influence, as he had no part in their transaction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Milton was the last man of whom a practical politician would have sought advice.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Milton was the last man of whom a practical politician would have sought advice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He knew nothing of the temper of the nation, and treated all that opposed his own view with supreme disdain.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Milton was the last man of whom a practical politician would have sought advice.
a late time of life
From this reading It is no part of Milton's biography to relate the course of public events in these momentous years, merely because as Latin secretary he formulated the despatches of the Protector or of his Council, and because these Latin letters are incorporated in Milton's works.
