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Chapter VI

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_Your maister to requite you as you shall deserue._ _Of Epistles Mandatorie.
Chap.
12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.
And now the last of these familiar titles ensueth, which is called |Mandatorie|.
These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The English Secretary

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of The English Secretary is here in full — 695 sentences across 139 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Your maister to requite you as you shall deserue._ _Of Epistles Mandatorie.
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Chap.
/tʃæp/
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12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.
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And now the last of these familiar titles ensueth, which is called |Mandatorie|.
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These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

directions noun US /dərˈekʃənz/

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading “These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.”

examples noun US /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/

plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading “12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.”

frequented verb US /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading “These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.”

instructions noun US /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading “These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.”

mingled verb US /ˈmɪŋɡəld/

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading “12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.”

occasions noun US /əˈkeɪʒənz/

something you have to do

From this reading “12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.”

specified adjective US /ˈspesəfaɪd/

clearly and explicitly stated

From this reading “12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.”

titles noun US /ˈtaɪtəlz/

plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading “12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

last Chapter adjective + noun

In this reading “12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.”

other occasions adjective + noun

In this reading “12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.”

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12

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From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

alreadie

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From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

amongste

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From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading _Your maister to requite you as you shall deserue._ _Of Epistles Mandatorie.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

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

From this reading And now the last of these familiar titles ensueth, which is called |Mandatorie|.

ChapnounUS /tʃæp/

a boy or man

From this reading Chap.

ChapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

Comminatorie

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From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/

made known or openly avowed

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

deliuered

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From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

deserue

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From this reading _Your maister to requite you as you shall deserue._ _Of Epistles Mandatorie.

directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

directionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

drawverbUS /drɔː/

cause to move by pulling

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

ensueth

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From this reading And now the last of these familiar titles ensueth, which is called |Mandatorie|.

Epistles

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From this reading _Your maister to requite you as you shall deserue._ _Of Epistles Mandatorie.

examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/

plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/

well known or easily recognized

From this reading And now the last of these familiar titles ensueth, which is called |Mandatorie|.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

forcenounUS /fɔːrs/

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

haue

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From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading And now the last of these familiar titles ensueth, which is called |Mandatorie|.

kindes

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

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

LettersnounUS /ˈletərz/

the literary culture

From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

maister

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

From this reading _Your maister to requite you as you shall deserue._ _Of Epistles Mandatorie.

Mandatorie

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From this reading _Your maister to requite you as you shall deserue._ _Of Epistles Mandatorie.

matternounUS /ˈmætər/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And now the last of these familiar titles ensueth, which is called |Mandatorie|.

occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/

something you have to do

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

OfprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Your maister to requite you as you shall deserue._ _Of Epistles Mandatorie.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

ordinarie

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From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

plentynounUS /ˈplenti/

a full supply

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

reprehensorie

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From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

requiteverb

make repayment for or return something

From this reading _Your maister to requite you as you shall deserue._ _Of Epistles Mandatorie.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

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

From this reading _Your maister to requite you as you shall deserue._ _Of Epistles Mandatorie.

specifiedadjectiveUS /ˈspesəfaɪd/

clearly and explicitly stated

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

thereunto

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From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

therin

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From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

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

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

TitlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/

plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _Your maister to requite you as you shall deserue._ _Of Epistles Mandatorie.

vs

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From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

vsage

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From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading And now the last of these familiar titles ensueth, which is called |Mandatorie|.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/

the act of creating written works

From this reading These Letters haue their titles of such directions, matters in charge, or other instructions, as by writing from one person to another are deliuered, and are the most ordinarie in vsage of all other letters that are amongste vs frequented.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Your maister to requite you as you shall deserue._ _Of Epistles Mandatorie.

YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Your maister to requite you as you shall deserue._ _Of Epistles Mandatorie.

yᵉ

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From this reading 12._ =The force of these Epistles, mingled, as I said before, with the other Titles in the last Chapter declared, may for further matter or other occasions therin required, draw yᵉ plenty of their examples from those |reprehensorie| and |Comminatorie|, kindes alreadie specified, this, for any other like direction being thereunto for this place sufficient.

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