used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The insight which this adventure gave Colonel Warenne into the real state of the country induced him to alter his plans.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
airedadjectiveUS /erd/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading “What, not off yet?” said he, “you might as well have slept at the Plashetts; our beds are as well aired as those of mine host here.”
in addition
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The insight which this adventure gave Colonel Warenne into the real state of the country induced him to alter his plans.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What, not off yet?” said he, “you might as well have slept at the Plashetts; our beds are as well aired as those of mine host here.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “What, not off yet?” said he, “you might as well have slept at the Plashetts; our beds are as well aired as those of mine host here.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
BACONnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
have
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “What, not off yet?” said he, “you might as well have slept at the Plashetts; our beds are as well aired as those of mine host here.”
Calbury
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From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
co-operation
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From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The insight which this adventure gave Colonel Warenne into the real state of the country induced him to alter his plans.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
carefully weighed
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The insight which this adventure gave Colonel Warenne into the real state of the country induced him to alter his plans.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
being one more than ten
From this reading About eleven o’clock the next day, Nicholas rode into Fisherton, and was surprised to find Warenne still at the inn.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading About eleven o’clock the next day, Nicholas rode into Fisherton, and was surprised to find Warenne still at the inn.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
Fisherton
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From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The insight which this adventure gave Colonel Warenne into the real state of the country induced him to alter his plans.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “What, not off yet?” said he, “you might as well have slept at the Plashetts; our beds are as well aired as those of mine host here.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “What, not off yet?” said he, “you might as well have slept at the Plashetts; our beds are as well aired as those of mine host here.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The insight which this adventure gave Colonel Warenne into the real state of the country induced him to alter his plans.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The insight which this adventure gave Colonel Warenne into the real state of the country induced him to alter his plans.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading “What, not off yet?” said he, “you might as well have slept at the Plashetts; our beds are as well aired as those of mine host here.”
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading The insight which this adventure gave Colonel Warenne into the real state of the country induced him to alter his plans.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading About eleven o’clock the next day, Nicholas rode into Fisherton, and was surprised to find Warenne still at the inn.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading The insight which this adventure gave Colonel Warenne into the real state of the country induced him to alter his plans.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The insight which this adventure gave Colonel Warenne into the real state of the country induced him to alter his plans.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
come together
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “What, not off yet?” said he, “you might as well have slept at the Plashetts; our beds are as well aired as those of mine host here.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “What, not off yet?” said he, “you might as well have slept at the Plashetts; our beds are as well aired as those of mine host here.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading About eleven o’clock the next day, Nicholas rode into Fisherton, and was surprised to find Warenne still at the inn.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “What, not off yet?” said he, “you might as well have slept at the Plashetts; our beds are as well aired as those of mine host here.”
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading About eleven o’clock the next day, Nicholas rode into Fisherton, and was surprised to find Warenne still at the inn.
come into possession of
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “What, not off yet?” said he, “you might as well have slept at the Plashetts; our beds are as well aired as those of mine host here.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The insight which this adventure gave Colonel Warenne into the real state of the country induced him to alter his plans.
Plashetts
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From this reading “What, not off yet?” said he, “you might as well have slept at the Plashetts; our beds are as well aired as those of mine host here.”
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The insight which this adventure gave Colonel Warenne into the real state of the country induced him to alter his plans.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading About eleven o’clock the next day, Nicholas rode into Fisherton, and was surprised to find Warenne still at the inn.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What, not off yet?” said he, “you might as well have slept at the Plashetts; our beds are as well aired as those of mine host here.”
seditionnounUS /sɪˈdɪʃən/
an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
seditions
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From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading “What, not off yet?” said he, “you might as well have slept at the Plashetts; our beds are as well aired as those of mine host here.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The insight which this adventure gave Colonel Warenne into the real state of the country induced him to alter his plans.
not in physical motion
From this reading About eleven o’clock the next day, Nicholas rode into Fisherton, and was surprised to find Warenne still at the inn.
surestadjectiveUS /ˈʃʊrɪst/
superlative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading About eleven o’clock the next day, Nicholas rode into Fisherton, and was surprised to find Warenne still at the inn.
carry out
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
express in words
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
a special situation
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The insight which this adventure gave Colonel Warenne into the real state of the country induced him to alter his plans.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
Warenne
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From this reading The insight which this adventure gave Colonel Warenne into the real state of the country induced him to alter his plans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About eleven o’clock the next day, Nicholas rode into Fisherton, and was surprised to find Warenne still at the inn.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What, not off yet?” said he, “you might as well have slept at the Plashetts; our beds are as well aired as those of mine host here.”
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Concerning the materials of sedition, it is a thing well to be considered; for the surest way to prevent seditions (if the times do bear it) is to take away the matter of them; for if there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.—LORD BACON.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The insight which this adventure gave Colonel Warenne into the real state of the country induced him to alter his plans.
which person or people
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Instead of setting off for Calbury at an early hour the following morning, he determined that it would be more advisable for him to remain at Fisherton for the greater part of the day, in order to see Nicholas, and put him on his guard, and also to obtain through him some acquaintance with the magistrates, who were about to meet there on that day, and who were those to whom he must look for co-operation, in the event of any commotion.
but in spite of that
From this reading “What, not off yet?” said he, “you might as well have slept at the Plashetts; our beds are as well aired as those of mine host here.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What, not off yet?” said he, “you might as well have slept at the Plashetts; our beds are as well aired as those of mine host here.”
