Chapter XXIII · P. I.—p. 47

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

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From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

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

From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

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

From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

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

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

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From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

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From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

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

From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

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

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

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From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

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From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

correspondence in form or appearance

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

an inferior dog or one of mixed breed

From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

any of numerous small pigeons

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

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From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

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

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

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

From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

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

From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

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From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

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From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

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

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

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

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

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

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

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From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

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

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

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From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

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

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

on one occasion

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

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

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course

From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

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From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

existing or coming before

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

rule of personal conduct

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

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From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

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From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence

From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

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From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

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From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

strike or drive against with a heavy impact

From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

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

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

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

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors

From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

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From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

express in words

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

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

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

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

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

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

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

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

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

a native of ancient Troy

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

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From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

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From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

literature in metrical form

From this reading _Quis? quid? ubi? quibus auxiliis? cur? quomodo? quando?_ TECHNICAL VERSE.

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From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

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

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

at the time that

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

in or at the place that

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.

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From this reading WHEREIN CERTAIN QUESTIONS ARE PROPOSED CONCERNING TIME, PLACE AND PERSONS.

which person or people

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Thus have I begun according to the most approved forms; not like those who begin the Trojan War from Leda's egg, or the History of Great Britain from Adam, or the Life of General Washington from the Discovery of the New World; but in conformity to the Horatian precept, rushing into the middle of things.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet the Giant Moulineau's appeal to his friend the story-telling Ram may well be remembered here; _Belier mon ami, si tu voulois commencer par le commencement tu me ferois grand plaisir_.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading For in the few lines of the preceding chapter how much is there that requires explanation?—Who was Nobs?—Who was Barnaby?—Who was the Doctor?—Who was Mrs. Dove?—The place, where?—The time, when?—The persons, who?— I maie not tell you all at once; But as I maie and can, I shall By order tellen you it all.