used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
adherentsnounUS /ædˈhɪrənts/
plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
(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 OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
in addition
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
the two together, not just one
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
brawlnounUS /brɔːl/
an uproarious party
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
Clarendon
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From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
Cleeve
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From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
defrayverbUS /dɪˈfreɪ/
bear the expenses of
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
despicableadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
DEVONnounUS /ˈdevən/
a county in southwestern England
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
DevonshirenounUS /dɪˈvɑːnʃaɪr/
a county in southwestern England
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
disbursementsnounUS /dɪsˈbɜːrsmənts/
plural of “disbursement” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
divisible by two
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
Exeter
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From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
Exmouth
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From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
give expression to
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
the act of giving
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
coins made of gold
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
the head of a state government
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
HOW
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From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
ill-omenedadjective
marked by or promising bad fortune
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
Launay
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From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
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 OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
licentiousnessnoun
the quality of being lewd and lascivious
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
marquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
absolutely essential
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
not any; not one
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
noteworthyadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtwɜːrði/
worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
Nottingham
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From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
Papists
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From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
partisansnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “partisan” — a fervent and even militant proponent of something
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
PrivynounUS /ˈprɪvi/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
Shrewsbury
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From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
believed likely
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
Tangiernoun
a city of northern Morocco at the west end of the Strait of Gibraltar
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
treasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Also I carried a letter from his lordship to the Earl of Nottingham, Secretary of State, praying him to send a regiment or two into Devonshire; for with the exception of the Tangier Horse there were no regular troops nearer to Exeter than Bristol or Plymouth.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
at the time that
From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading And even now, in consequence of a riot arising out of a drunken brawl, my lord had been compelled, at the urgent demands of the most influential citizens, to send the regiment out of the city; whence they had marched the day before as far as Exmouth, so great was the fear inspired by their licentiousness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the express orders of the Privy Council were that the marquis should be treated with all courtesy until such time as he should be delivered into the custody of the governor of the Tower, that grim and ill-omened fortress, at present crowded with the partisans, real or suspected, of the base and despicable James; amongst the most noteworthy of whom were the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Queen’s uncle, Clarendon.
William
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From this reading OF HOW THREE GENTLEMEN OF DEVON DRANK THE KING’S HEALTH AN hour later, when I left the house, I carried in my breast a sealed document giving me the fullest powers of acting, both in Cleeve and the surrounding district, against “all Papists and adherents of the man James Stuart; being enemies of his Majesty, King William, and of the peace of this realm.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Moreover, I had received an order from my lord upon the treasury--which had been duly paid me by his secretary--that had lined my pockets with gold pieces, to defray all such disbursements as should be necessary to bring M. de Launay to London.
