Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading Where I, a prisoner chain'd, scarce freely draw The air, imprison'd also, close and damp, Unwholesome draught.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Where I, a prisoner chain'd, scarce freely draw The air, imprison'd also, close and damp, Unwholesome draught.

(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 When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

in addition

From this reading Where I, a prisoner chain'd, scarce freely draw The air, imprison'd also, close and damp, Unwholesome draught.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading But here I feel amends, The breath of heaven fresh blowing, pure and sweet, With day-spring born.

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

From this reading Where I, a prisoner chain'd, scarce freely draw The air, imprison'd also, close and damp, Unwholesome draught.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

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

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

the act of achieving an aim

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

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

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

for the reason that

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading But here I feel amends, The breath of heaven fresh blowing, pure and sweet, With day-spring born.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

brought into existence

From this reading But here I feel amends, The breath of heaven fresh blowing, pure and sweet, With day-spring born.

in a courageous manner

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading But here I feel amends, The breath of heaven fresh blowing, pure and sweet, With day-spring born.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But here I feel amends, The breath of heaven fresh blowing, pure and sweet, With day-spring born.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

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From this reading Where I, a prisoner chain'd, scarce freely draw The air, imprison'd also, close and damp, Unwholesome draught.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Where I, a prisoner chain'd, scarce freely draw The air, imprison'd also, close and damp, Unwholesome draught.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

slightly wet

From this reading Where I, a prisoner chain'd, scarce freely draw The air, imprison'd also, close and damp, Unwholesome draught.

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

From this reading But here I feel amends, The breath of heaven fresh blowing, pure and sweet, With day-spring born.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

From this reading Where I, a prisoner chain'd, scarce freely draw The air, imprison'd also, close and damp, Unwholesome draught.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Where I, a prisoner chain'd, scarce freely draw The air, imprison'd also, close and damp, Unwholesome draught.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading But here I feel amends, The breath of heaven fresh blowing, pure and sweet, With day-spring born.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

in a free manner

From this reading Where I, a prisoner chain'd, scarce freely draw The air, imprison'd also, close and damp, Unwholesome draught.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading But here I feel amends, The breath of heaven fresh blowing, pure and sweet, With day-spring born.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

United States lawyer and politician who formulated a production code that prescribed the moral content of United States films from 1930 to 1966 (1879-1954)

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading But here I feel amends, The breath of heaven fresh blowing, pure and sweet, With day-spring born.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading But here I feel amends, The breath of heaven fresh blowing, pure and sweet, With day-spring born.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Where I, a prisoner chain'd, scarce freely draw The air, imprison'd also, close and damp, Unwholesome draught.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

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

From this reading Where I, a prisoner chain'd, scarce freely draw The air, imprison'd also, close and damp, Unwholesome draught.

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

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading MILTON.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

not any; not one

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But here I feel amends, The breath of heaven fresh blowing, pure and sweet, With day-spring born.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

the state of being unmixed with other material

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Where I, a prisoner chain'd, scarce freely draw The air, imprison'd also, close and damp, Unwholesome draught.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading But here I feel amends, The breath of heaven fresh blowing, pure and sweet, With day-spring born.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

only a very short time before

From this reading Where I, a prisoner chain'd, scarce freely draw The air, imprison'd also, close and damp, Unwholesome draught.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

avoiding waste

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading But here I feel amends, The breath of heaven fresh blowing, pure and sweet, With day-spring born.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

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

From this reading Where I, a prisoner chain'd, scarce freely draw The air, imprison'd also, close and damp, Unwholesome draught.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

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

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

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

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

not having a good education

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

detrimental to physical or moral well-being

From this reading Where I, a prisoner chain'd, scarce freely draw The air, imprison'd also, close and damp, Unwholesome draught.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

the activity of making visits

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

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

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

at the time that

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

in or at the place that

From this reading Where I, a prisoner chain'd, scarce freely draw The air, imprison'd also, close and damp, Unwholesome draught.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading My readers will, doubtless, be more interested in visiting Robin Hays than in noting the preparations made and the order observed by the Protector for his intended journey.

in a wise manner

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But here I feel amends, The breath of heaven fresh blowing, pure and sweet, With day-spring born.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading When Cromwell put his state upon him, he did it with all dignity; there was no sparing of expense, no scant of attendants, no lack of guards--boldly and bravely were his arrangements formed; for he wisely knew that plainness and simplicity, although they may be understood and appreciated by the high-minded, are held in contempt by the low and the uneducated, because imagined to be within their own attainment.