Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

later than; following

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

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

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

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From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

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

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

plural of “assembly” — a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

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

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

for the reason that

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

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

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

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

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

a procession of land vehicles traveling together

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

a hilly county in southwestern England

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

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

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

granted exemption

From this reading But George excused himself, telling them, that the law was only against swords, and as he only wore a scabbard, was no ways liable.

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From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

the act of departing

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

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

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

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

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

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

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

cause to move by striking

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

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

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

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From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

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

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

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

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

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 Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading But George excused himself, telling them, that the law was only against swords, and as he only wore a scabbard, was no ways liable.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

most important element

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

past form of “molest” — harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

-ing form of “murder” — kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

not any; not one

From this reading But George excused himself, telling them, that the law was only against swords, and as he only wore a scabbard, was no ways liable.

not one, and not any

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

and nothing more

From this reading But George excused himself, telling them, that the law was only against swords, and as he only wore a scabbard, was no ways liable.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

plural of “penalty” — the act of punishing

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

a human being

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

spoil as if by poison

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

have sovereign power

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

except for; apart from

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

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

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

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From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

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From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

more slowly

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

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

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

carry out

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

express in words

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading But George excused himself, telling them, that the law was only against swords, and as he only wore a scabbard, was no ways liable.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

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

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

in or at that place or location

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

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

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

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

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

a group of soldiers

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

the act of tying or binding things together

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

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

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading But George excused himself, telling them, that the law was only against swords, and as he only wore a scabbard, was no ways liable.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

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

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

at the time that

From this reading George at this made off, and was going to fly for it, but the landlord called for assistance; so he was apprehended, and made prisoner of state, and carried him to London by a troop of horse; when the people there began to know him, and tell what he was, his guard slipt away shamefully, and left him; so George thanked them for their good company and save convoy.

in or at the place that

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

which person or people

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

combining clever conception and facetious expression

From this reading There was a law made against wearing swords at balls and assemblies, in the reign of King James VI. because they were inconvenient on these occasion; but George, to be witty on the act, provided himself with a very long scabbard, and got himself introduced to a ball, where the king and his court were present; George made several turns through the company, making his scabbard hit against their shins, and sometimes slipt it below a lady’s fardingale; and, in short, molested the company so much, that he was taken notice of, and seized as a person who had incurred the penalties of the act aforesaid.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading But George excused himself, telling them, that the law was only against swords, and as he only wore a scabbard, was no ways liable.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.

the act of creating written works

From this reading After this, George being in Cornwall about some business where he chanced to run short of money, and not knowing what to do, being acquainted with none in that country, and knowing his landlord to be loyal to the government, and a great favourite to the king his master; takes a piece of brick, and brays it to a small powder mixed with a little chalk, so that it might seem, in colour, like arsenick which is strong poison; then tying it up in papers, writing on this direction, the strongest poison for the king, and on another paper, the slower poison for the queen.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Out he goes on purpose, and leaves the papers lying on a table, where he knew they would be looking at them; the landlord perceived the direction; so in comes George in a great haste, and calls out, O landlord, did you see two small bundles I have lost, and I know not what I shall do, for it was my main business to take them to London.--O! you murdering rogue! cries the landlord, I’ll have you hanged for what you intend.