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The Golden Asse

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.
Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.
Thirdly, we were men meere strangers and of no acquaintance.
Last of all, no man can prove that I committed that fact for lucre or gaine.
When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Golden Asse

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of The Golden Asse is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.
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Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.
/ˈsekəndli bɪˈkɔːz ðer ɪz nʌn ðæt kæn əˈfɜːrm ðæt ðer hæθ bɪn æt ˈeni taɪm ˈiːðər ɡrʌdʒ ɔːr ˈheɪtrəd bɪˈtwiːn ʌs/
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Thirdly, we were men meere strangers and of no acquaintance.
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Last of all, no man can prove that I committed that fact for lucre or gaine.
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When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

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accusation noun US /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading “Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.”

affirm verb US /əˈfɜːrm/

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading “Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.”

esteemed adjective US /ɪˈstiːmd/

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading “Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.”

grudge noun US /ɡrʌdʒ/

a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading “Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.”

infants noun US /ˈɪnfənts/

plural of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading “When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.”

Secondly adverb US /ˈsekəndli/

in the second place

From this reading “Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.”

shew verb US /ʃuː/

establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

From this reading “When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.”

Thirdly adverb US /ˈθɜːrdli/

in the third place

From this reading “Thirdly, we were men meere strangers and of no acquaintance.”

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aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Thirdly, we were men meere strangers and of no acquaintance.

affirmverbUS /əˈfɜːrm/

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.

againe

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From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

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 Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

beholdverbUS /bɪˈhoʊld/

see with attention

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

causenounUS /kɑːz/

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

committedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading Last of all, no man can prove that I committed that fact for lucre or gaine.

Commonweale

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From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

crimenounUS /kraɪm/

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

dieverbUS /daɪ/

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.

endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Last of all, no man can prove that I committed that fact for lucre or gaine.

favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

finde

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From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Last of all, no man can prove that I committed that fact for lucre or gaine.

gaine

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From this reading Last of all, no man can prove that I committed that fact for lucre or gaine.

grudgenounUS /ɡrʌdʒ/

a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/

an old form of “has”

From this reading Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.

hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/

the act of retaining something

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

infantsnounUS /ˈɪnfənts/

plural of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

innocencynoun

an innocent quality or thing or act

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

LastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading Last of all, no man can prove that I committed that fact for lucre or gaine.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

lucrenoun

informal terms for money

From this reading Last of all, no man can prove that I committed that fact for lucre or gaine.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Last of all, no man can prove that I committed that fact for lucre or gaine.

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

meere

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From this reading Thirdly, we were men meere strangers and of no acquaintance.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Thirdly, we were men meere strangers and of no acquaintance.

mercynounUS /ˈmɜːrsi/

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

mooved

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From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

myne

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From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

nonepronounUS /nʌn/

not one, and not any

From this reading Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.

occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

pitteously

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From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

pitty

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From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

poore

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From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

prayedverbUS /preɪd/

past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

proveverbUS /pruːv/

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Last of all, no man can prove that I committed that fact for lucre or gaine.

reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

SecondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/

in the second place

From this reading Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

shewverbUS /ʃuː/

establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

sortnounUS /sɔːrt/

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Thirdly, we were men meere strangers and of no acquaintance.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

theeves

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From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.

ThirdlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːrdli/

in the third place

From this reading Thirdly, we were men meere strangers and of no acquaintance.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

treasurenounUS /ˈtreʒər/

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

unspottedadjective

without soil or spot or stain

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Secondly, because there is none that can affirm, that there hath been at any time either grudge or hatred between us.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Thirdly, we were men meere strangers and of no acquaintance.

weeped

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From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Thirdly, we were men meere strangers and of no acquaintance.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

whynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading When I had ended my words in this sort, behold, I weeped againe pitteously, and holding up my hands I prayed all the people by the mercy of the Commonweale and for the love of my poore infants and children, to shew me some pitty and favour.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Moreover, I that have always been clear and unspotted of crime, and that have esteemed myne innocency above all the treasure of the world, can finde no reasonable cause why upon myne accusation I should be condemned to die, since first I was mooved to set upon the theeves by just occasion.

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