used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PASSAGE IN PROCOPIUS IMPROVED.
(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 Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the people who were converted to the Christian faith during the sixth century were two tribes or nations called the Lazi and the Zani.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STORY CONCERNING URIM AND THUMMIM; AND THE ELDER DANIEL'S OPINION OF THE PROFESSION OF THE LAW.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading BEN JONSON.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Among the people who were converted to the Christian faith during the sixth century were two tribes or nations called the Lazi and the Zani.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Among the people who were converted to the Christian faith during the sixth century were two tribes or nations called the Lazi and the Zani.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Among the people who were converted to the Christian faith during the sixth century were two tribes or nations called the Lazi and the Zani.
compoundsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊndz/
plural of “compound” — a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading A STORY CONCERNING URIM AND THUMMIM; AND THE ELDER DANIEL'S OPINION OF THE PROFESSION OF THE LAW.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Among the people who were converted to the Christian faith during the sixth century were two tribes or nations called the Lazi and the Zani.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
DANIEL'SnounUS /ˈdænjəlz/
possessive form of “daniel” — (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading A STORY CONCERNING URIM AND THUMMIM; AND THE ELDER DANIEL'S OPINION OF THE PROFESSION OF THE LAW.
DominenounUS /doʊˈmiːni/
a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Among the people who were converted to the Christian faith during the sixth century were two tribes or nations called the Lazi and the Zani.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading A STORY CONCERNING URIM AND THUMMIM; AND THE ELDER DANIEL'S OPINION OF THE PROFESSION OF THE LAW.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Among the people who were converted to the Christian faith during the sixth century were two tribes or nations called the Lazi and the Zani.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
IMPROVEDadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading A PASSAGE IN PROCOPIUS IMPROVED.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PASSAGE IN PROCOPIUS IMPROVED.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
JONSONnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/
English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)
From this reading BEN JONSON.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading A STORY CONCERNING URIM AND THUMMIM; AND THE ELDER DANIEL'S OPINION OF THE PROFESSION OF THE LAW.
Lazi
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From this reading Among the people who were converted to the Christian faith during the sixth century were two tribes or nations called the Lazi and the Zani.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Among the people who were converted to the Christian faith during the sixth century were two tribes or nations called the Lazi and the Zani.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STORY CONCERNING URIM AND THUMMIM; AND THE ELDER DANIEL'S OPINION OF THE PROFESSION OF THE LAW.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading A STORY CONCERNING URIM AND THUMMIM; AND THE ELDER DANIEL'S OPINION OF THE PROFESSION OF THE LAW.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Among the people who were converted to the Christian faith during the sixth century were two tribes or nations called the Lazi and the Zani.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading A PASSAGE IN PROCOPIUS IMPROVED.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Among the people who were converted to the Christian faith during the sixth century were two tribes or nations called the Lazi and the Zani.
Picklock
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From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
PROCOPIUS
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From this reading A PASSAGE IN PROCOPIUS IMPROVED.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading A STORY CONCERNING URIM AND THUMMIM; AND THE ELDER DANIEL'S OPINION OF THE PROFESSION OF THE LAW.
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
reapsverbUS /riːps/
third-person singular of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading Among the people who were converted to the Christian faith during the sixth century were two tribes or nations called the Lazi and the Zani.
sollicits
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From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
sowsnounUS /soʊz/
plural of “sow” — an adult female hog
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A STORY CONCERNING URIM AND THUMMIM; AND THE ELDER DANIEL'S OPINION OF THE PROFESSION OF THE LAW.
strifesnounUS /straɪfs/
plural of “strife” — lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STORY CONCERNING URIM AND THUMMIM; AND THE ELDER DANIEL'S OPINION OF THE PROFESSION OF THE LAW.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
THUMMIM
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From this reading A STORY CONCERNING URIM AND THUMMIM; AND THE ELDER DANIEL'S OPINION OF THE PROFESSION OF THE LAW.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among the people who were converted to the Christian faith during the sixth century were two tribes or nations called the Lazi and the Zani.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Among the people who were converted to the Christian faith during the sixth century were two tribes or nations called the Lazi and the Zani.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Among the people who were converted to the Christian faith during the sixth century were two tribes or nations called the Lazi and the Zani.
URIM
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From this reading A STORY CONCERNING URIM AND THUMMIM; AND THE ELDER DANIEL'S OPINION OF THE PROFESSION OF THE LAW.
vexesverbUS /ˈveksɪz/
third-person singular of “vex” — cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading Here is Domine Picklock My man of Law, sollicits all my causes, Follows my business, makes and compounds my quarrels Between my tenants and me; sows all my strifes And reaps them too, troubles the country for me, And vexes any neighbour that I please.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the people who were converted to the Christian faith during the sixth century were two tribes or nations called the Lazi and the Zani.
which person or people
From this reading Among the people who were converted to the Christian faith during the sixth century were two tribes or nations called the Lazi and the Zani.
Zani
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From this reading Among the people who were converted to the Christian faith during the sixth century were two tribes or nations called the Lazi and the Zani.
