used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
abettingverbUS /əˈbetɪŋ/
inflected form of “abet” — assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
acquittalnounUS /əˈkwɪtəl/
a judgment of not guilty
From this reading It should, however, have been recollected, that the Court had no discretional power to pass any other sentence but that, or a full acquittal.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading But earnestly, no doubt, as the Court was disposed towards the latter alternative, it could not, consistently with the rules and feelings of the service, be adopted.
aggravatedadjectiveUS /ˈæɡrəveɪtɪd/
made more severe or intense especially in law
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
aidingverbUS /ˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading But earnestly, no doubt, as the Court was disposed towards the latter alternative, it could not, consistently with the rules and feelings of the service, be adopted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It should, however, have been recollected, that the Court had no discretional power to pass any other sentence but that, or a full acquittal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But earnestly, no doubt, as the Court was disposed towards the latter alternative, it could not, consistently with the rules and feelings of the service, be adopted.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It should, however, have been recollected, that the Court had no discretional power to pass any other sentence but that, or a full acquittal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
carefully weighed
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
consistentlyadverbUS /kənˈsɪstəntli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading But earnestly, no doubt, as the Court was disposed towards the latter alternative, it could not, consistently with the rules and feelings of the service, be adopted.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But earnestly, no doubt, as the Court was disposed towards the latter alternative, it could not, consistently with the rules and feelings of the service, be adopted.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
deputed
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From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
discretionaladjective
having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment
From this reading It should, however, have been recollected, that the Court had no discretional power to pass any other sentence but that, or a full acquittal.
having made preparations
From this reading But earnestly, no doubt, as the Court was disposed towards the latter alternative, it could not, consistently with the rules and feelings of the service, be adopted.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But earnestly, no doubt, as the Court was disposed towards the latter alternative, it could not, consistently with the rules and feelings of the service, be adopted.
in a serious manner
From this reading But earnestly, no doubt, as the Court was disposed towards the latter alternative, it could not, consistently with the rules and feelings of the service, be adopted.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But earnestly, no doubt, as the Court was disposed towards the latter alternative, it could not, consistently with the rules and feelings of the service, be adopted.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It should, however, have been recollected, that the Court had no discretional power to pass any other sentence but that, or a full acquittal.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It should, however, have been recollected, that the Court had no discretional power to pass any other sentence but that, or a full acquittal.
Heywood
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From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It should, however, have been recollected, that the Court had no discretional power to pass any other sentence but that, or a full acquittal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
judge'snounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading But earnestly, no doubt, as the Court was disposed towards the latter alternative, it could not, consistently with the rules and feelings of the service, be adopted.
longsverbUS /lɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
marshal'snounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəlz/
possessive form of “marshal” — a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
MorrisonnounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsən/
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
mutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
neutraladjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrəl/
having no personal preference
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
not any; not one
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It should, however, have been recollected, that the Court had no discretional power to pass any other sentence but that, or a full acquittal.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It should, however, have been recollected, that the Court had no discretional power to pass any other sentence but that, or a full acquittal.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
go across or through
From this reading It should, however, have been recollected, that the Court had no discretional power to pass any other sentence but that, or a full acquittal.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
passiveadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
piraticaladjective
characteristic of pirates
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It should, however, have been recollected, that the Court had no discretional power to pass any other sentence but that, or a full acquittal.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It should, however, have been recollected, that the Court had no discretional power to pass any other sentence but that, or a full acquittal.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading But earnestly, no doubt, as the Court was disposed towards the latter alternative, it could not, consistently with the rules and feelings of the service, be adopted.
seizurenounUS /ˈsiːʒər/
a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading But earnestly, no doubt, as the Court was disposed towards the latter alternative, it could not, consistently with the rules and feelings of the service, be adopted.
transport commercially
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It should, however, have been recollected, that the Court had no discretional power to pass any other sentence but that, or a full acquittal.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
carry out
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
tantamountadjectiveUS /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/
being essentially equal to something
From this reading It is not enough in cases of mutiny (and this case was aggravated by the piratical seizure of a king's ship) that the officers and men in his Majesty's naval service should take no active part;--to be neutral or passive is considered as tantamount to aiding and abetting.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
in the direction of
From this reading But earnestly, no doubt, as the Court was disposed towards the latter alternative, it could not, consistently with the rules and feelings of the service, be adopted.
truncheonnounUS /ˈtrʌntʃɪn/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
WARRANTnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a very common feeling that Heywood and Morrison, the former in particular, had been hardly dealt with by the Court in passing upon them a sentence of death, tempered as it was with the recommendation to the king's mercy.
(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 THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE KING'S WARRANT Well, believe this-- No ceremony that to great ones 'longs, Not the king's crown, nor the deputed sword, The marshal's truncheon, nor the judge's robe, Become them with one half so good a grace, As mercy does.
