Chapter XVII · THE DON--(_continued_)

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Likewise that they will not be prevailed upon by entreaties, or bribes, or hatred or friendship, or hope or fear, to grant any one a _testimonium_, who does not deserve it, or to deny it to any one that does.”

past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

later than; following

From this reading After the lecture comes the examination, so the examiner shall be the next in line.

(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 Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Likewise that they will not be prevailed upon by entreaties, or bribes, or hatred or friendship, or hope or fear, to grant any one a _testimonium_, who does not deserve it, or to deny it to any one that does.”

subject to appointment

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading After the lecture comes the examination, so the examiner shall be the next in line.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

plural of “bribe” — payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment

From this reading Likewise that they will not be prevailed upon by entreaties, or bribes, or hatred or friendship, or hope or fear, to grant any one a _testimonium_, who does not deserve it, or to deny it to any one that does.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading After the lecture comes the examination, so the examiner shall be the next in line.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The examiners were, however, in the same parlous condition as the lecturers and tutors.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Likewise that they will not be prevailed upon by entreaties, or bribes, or hatred or friendship, or hope or fear, to grant any one a _testimonium_, who does not deserve it, or to deny it to any one that does.”

be worthy or deserving

From this reading Likewise that they will not be prevailed upon by entreaties, or bribes, or hatred or friendship, or hope or fear, to grant any one a _testimonium_, who does not deserve it, or to deny it to any one that does.”

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Likewise that they will not be prevailed upon by entreaties, or bribes, or hatred or friendship, or hope or fear, to grant any one a _testimonium_, who does not deserve it, or to deny it to any one that does.”

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

plural of “don” — a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

one or the other of two

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading Likewise that they will not be prevailed upon by entreaties, or bribes, or hatred or friendship, or hope or fear, to grant any one a _testimonium_, who does not deserve it, or to deny it to any one that does.”

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading After the lecture comes the examination, so the examiner shall be the next in line.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications

From this reading After the lecture comes the examination, so the examiner shall be the next in line.

plural of “examiner” — someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Likewise that they will not be prevailed upon by entreaties, or bribes, or hatred or friendship, or hope or fear, to grant any one a _testimonium_, who does not deserve it, or to deny it to any one that does.”

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

plural of “fellowship” — an association of people who share common beliefs or activities

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Likewise that they will not be prevailed upon by entreaties, or bribes, or hatred or friendship, or hope or fear, to grant any one a _testimonium_, who does not deserve it, or to deny it to any one that does.”

English historian best known for his history of the Roman Empire (1737-1794)

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

let have

From this reading Likewise that they will not be prevailed upon by entreaties, or bribes, or hatred or friendship, or hope or fear, to grant any one a _testimonium_, who does not deserve it, or to deny it to any one that does.”

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading Likewise that they will not be prevailed upon by entreaties, or bribes, or hatred or friendship, or hope or fear, to grant any one a _testimonium_, who does not deserve it, or to deny it to any one that does.”

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

respectful deference

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Likewise that they will not be prevailed upon by entreaties, or bribes, or hatred or friendship, or hope or fear, to grant any one a _testimonium_, who does not deserve it, or to deny it to any one that does.”

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The examiners were, however, in the same parlous condition as the lecturers and tutors.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading After the lecture comes the examination, so the examiner shall be the next in line.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Likewise that they will not be prevailed upon by entreaties, or bribes, or hatred or friendship, or hope or fear, to grant any one a _testimonium_, who does not deserve it, or to deny it to any one that does.”

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading After the lecture comes the examination, so the examiner shall be the next in line.

plural of “lecturer” — a public lecturer at certain universities

From this reading The examiners were, however, in the same parlous condition as the lecturers and tutors.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Likewise that they will not be prevailed upon by entreaties, or bribes, or hatred or friendship, or hope or fear, to grant any one a _testimonium_, who does not deserve it, or to deny it to any one that does.”

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading After the lecture comes the examination, so the examiner shall be the next in line.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

a reformed prostitute

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading After the lecture comes the examination, so the examiner shall be the next in line.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Likewise that they will not be prevailed upon by entreaties, or bribes, or hatred or friendship, or hope or fear, to grant any one a _testimonium_, who does not deserve it, or to deny it to any one that does.”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Likewise that they will not be prevailed upon by entreaties, or bribes, or hatred or friendship, or hope or fear, to grant any one a _testimonium_, who does not deserve it, or to deny it to any one that does.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

fraught with danger

From this reading The examiners were, however, in the same parlous condition as the lecturers and tutors.

plural of “pay” — something that remunerates

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

criminal offense of making false statements under oath

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading Likewise that they will not be prevailed upon by entreaties, or bribes, or hatred or friendship, or hope or fear, to grant any one a _testimonium_, who does not deserve it, or to deny it to any one that does.”

someone who supervises (an examination)

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The examiners were, however, in the same parlous condition as the lecturers and tutors.

plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading After the lecture comes the examination, so the examiner shall be the next in line.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading After the lecture comes the examination, so the examiner shall be the next in line.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

an act passed by a legislative body

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Likewise that they will not be prevailed upon by entreaties, or bribes, or hatred or friendship, or hope or fear, to grant any one a _testimonium_, who does not deserve it, or to deny it to any one that does.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The examiners--Perjury and bribery--Method of examining--College Fellows--Election to Fellowships--Gibbon and the Magdalen Dons--Heads of colleges--Their domestic and public character--Golgotha and Ben Numps--St John’s Head pays homage to Christ Church--Drs Marlowe and Randolph.

plural of “tutor” — a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.)

From this reading The examiners were, however, in the same parlous condition as the lecturers and tutors.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Likewise that they will not be prevailed upon by entreaties, or bribes, or hatred or friendship, or hope or fear, to grant any one a _testimonium_, who does not deserve it, or to deny it to any one that does.”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

which person or people

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Now the examiners were appointed by the senior Proctor, who administered to them the following oath: “That they will either examine, or hear examined, all candidates that fall to their lot, in those arts and sciences, and in such manner as the statute requires.