used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
Barnard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The zeal of Sir Barnard, in behalf of his country and its constitution, was unabated.
BaronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading The zeal of Sir Barnard, in behalf of his country and its constitution, was unabated.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The measures of ministry were wicked beyond example; and the servility of parliament was unequalled, since the time of the Tudors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Flying reports fixed it to happen on different days; but none of them very distant.
calumnynounUS /ˈkæləmni/
a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading The zeal of Sir Barnard, in behalf of his country and its constitution, was unabated.
contentionnounUS /kənˈtenʃən/
a point asserted as part of an argument
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The zeal of Sir Barnard, in behalf of his country and its constitution, was unabated.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Flying reports fixed it to happen on different days; but none of them very distant.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Flying reports fixed it to happen on different days; but none of them very distant.
dissolutionnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/
separation into component parts
From this reading The dissolution of parliament was hourly expected.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Flying reports fixed it to happen on different days; but none of them very distant.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The measures of ministry were wicked beyond example; and the servility of parliament was unequalled, since the time of the Tudors.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The dissolution of parliament was hourly expected.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Flying reports fixed it to happen on different days; but none of them very distant.
moving swiftly
From this reading Flying reports fixed it to happen on different days; but none of them very distant.
the act of giving
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
come to pass
From this reading Flying reports fixed it to happen on different days; but none of them very distant.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The zeal of Sir Barnard, in behalf of his country and its constitution, was unabated.
hourlyadjectiveUS /ˈaʊrli/
occurring every hour or payable by the hour
From this reading The dissolution of parliament was hourly expected.
the quality of being humane
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The zeal of Sir Barnard, in behalf of his country and its constitution, was unabated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Flying reports fixed it to happen on different days; but none of them very distant.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The zeal of Sir Barnard, in behalf of his country and its constitution, was unabated.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The measures of ministry were wicked beyond example; and the servility of parliament was unequalled, since the time of the Tudors.
ministrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading The measures of ministry were wicked beyond example; and the servility of parliament was unequalled, since the time of the Tudors.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
not one, and not any
From this reading Flying reports fixed it to happen on different days; but none of them very distant.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Flying reports fixed it to happen on different days; but none of them very distant.
parliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading The dissolution of parliament was hourly expected.
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
an amount of time
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Flying reports fixed it to happen on different days; but none of them very distant.
servilitynounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪlətiː/
abject or cringing submissiveness
From this reading The measures of ministry were wicked beyond example; and the servility of parliament was unequalled, since the time of the Tudors.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The measures of ministry were wicked beyond example; and the servility of parliament was unequalled, since the time of the Tudors.
term of address for a man
From this reading The zeal of Sir Barnard, in behalf of his country and its constitution, was unabated.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Flying reports fixed it to happen on different days; but none of them very distant.
ThreateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The measures of ministry were wicked beyond example; and the servility of parliament was unequalled, since the time of the Tudors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
tragicaladjective
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
Tudors
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The measures of ministry were wicked beyond example; and the servility of parliament was unequalled, since the time of the Tudors.
unabatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈbeɪtɪd/
continuing at full strength or intensity
From this reading _The period of contention approaches, and the unabated patriotism of the Baronet: Hector and the Earl become enemies, and I am made the subject of newspaper calumny: Threatening appearances: A journey projected: A tragical event, giving occasion to the practice of some small portion of humanity_
unequalledadjective
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading The measures of ministry were wicked beyond example; and the servility of parliament was unequalled, since the time of the Tudors.
precisely as stated
From this reading Flying reports fixed it to happen on different days; but none of them very distant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dissolution of parliament was hourly expected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The measures of ministry were wicked beyond example; and the servility of parliament was unequalled, since the time of the Tudors.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading The measures of ministry were wicked beyond example; and the servility of parliament was unequalled, since the time of the Tudors.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading The zeal of Sir Barnard, in behalf of his country and its constitution, was unabated.
