used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Sidenote: He that receiveth benefit by a fact, is presumed to be the author.]
ACCRUETH
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From this reading OF THE BENEFIT THAT PROCEEDETH FROM SUCH DARKNESS, AND TO WHOM IT ACCRUETH.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
accusersnounUS /əˈkjuːzərz/
plural of “accuser” — someone who imputes guilt or blame
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading For amongst presumptions, there is none that so evidently declareth the author, as doth the benefit of the action.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE BENEFIT THAT PROCEEDETH FROM SUCH DARKNESS, AND TO WHOM IT ACCRUETH.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For amongst presumptions, there is none that so evidently declareth the author, as doth the benefit of the action.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading [Sidenote: He that receiveth benefit by a fact, is presumed to be the author.]
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading [Sidenote: He that receiveth benefit by a fact, is presumed to be the author.]
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading OF THE BENEFIT THAT PROCEEDETH FROM SUCH DARKNESS, AND TO WHOM IT ACCRUETH.
bono
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From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [Sidenote: He that receiveth benefit by a fact, is presumed to be the author.]
Cassii
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From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
ChristendomnounUS /ˈkrɪsəndəm/
the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia)
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
CiceronounUS /ˈsɪsəroʊ/
a linear unit of the size of type slightly larger than an em
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
cui
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From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading OF THE BENEFIT THAT PROCEEDETH FROM SUCH DARKNESS, AND TO WHOM IT ACCRUETH.
declareth
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From this reading For amongst presumptions, there is none that so evidently declareth the author, as doth the benefit of the action.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading For amongst presumptions, there is none that so evidently declareth the author, as doth the benefit of the action.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading For amongst presumptions, there is none that so evidently declareth the author, as doth the benefit of the action.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading [Sidenote: He that receiveth benefit by a fact, is presumed to be the author.]
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OF THE BENEFIT THAT PROCEEDETH FROM SUCH DARKNESS, AND TO WHOM IT ACCRUETH.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Sidenote: He that receiveth benefit by a fact, is presumed to be the author.]
the state of being honored
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Sidenote: He that receiveth benefit by a fact, is presumed to be the author.]
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OF THE BENEFIT THAT PROCEEDETH FROM SUCH DARKNESS, AND TO WHOM IT ACCRUETH.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
maketh
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From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
make reference to
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
not one, and not any
From this reading For amongst presumptions, there is none that so evidently declareth the author, as doth the benefit of the action.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE BENEFIT THAT PROCEEDETH FROM SUCH DARKNESS, AND TO WHOM IT ACCRUETH.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading [Sidenote: He that receiveth benefit by a fact, is presumed to be the author.]
presumptionsnounUS /prɪˈzʌmpʃənz/
plural of “presumption” — an assumption that is taken for granted
From this reading For amongst presumptions, there is none that so evidently declareth the author, as doth the benefit of the action.
PROCEEDETH
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From this reading OF THE BENEFIT THAT PROCEEDETH FROM SUCH DARKNESS, AND TO WHOM IT ACCRUETH.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
receiveth
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From this reading [Sidenote: He that receiveth benefit by a fact, is presumed to be the author.]
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
Identical; not different.
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
express in words
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: He that receiveth benefit by a fact, is presumed to be the author.]
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For amongst presumptions, there is none that so evidently declareth the author, as doth the benefit of the action.
societiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading OF THE BENEFIT THAT PROCEEDETH FROM SUCH DARKNESS, AND TO WHOM IT ACCRUETH.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF THE BENEFIT THAT PROCEEDETH FROM SUCH DARKNESS, AND TO WHOM IT ACCRUETH.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE BENEFIT THAT PROCEEDETH FROM SUCH DARKNESS, AND TO WHOM IT ACCRUETH.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For amongst presumptions, there is none that so evidently declareth the author, as doth the benefit of the action.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF THE BENEFIT THAT PROCEEDETH FROM SUCH DARKNESS, AND TO WHOM IT ACCRUETH.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
at the time that
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
which person or people
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OF THE BENEFIT THAT PROCEEDETH FROM SUCH DARKNESS, AND TO WHOM IT ACCRUETH.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By the same rule I intend in this place to examine, who they may be that have possessed the people so long in this part of Christendom, with these doctrines, contrary to the peaceable societies of mankind.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Cicero maketh honourable mention of one of the Cassii, a severe judge amongst the Romans, for a custom he had, in criminal causes, when the testimony of the witnesses was not sufficient, to ask the accusers, _cui bono_; that is to say, what profit, honour, or other contentment, the accused obtained, or expected by the fact.
