used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
acnounUS /ˈeɪˈsiː/
a radioactive element of the actinide series; found in uranium ores
From this reading _"Justum, ac tenacem Propositi Virum Non Civium Ardor," etc._ on to "_Impavidum ferient Ruinæ_;"
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading --and lets go his Hold on me to extend his Hand in fine, free Action.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
agayn
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From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
ArdornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading _"Justum, ac tenacem Propositi Virum Non Civium Ardor," etc._ on to "_Impavidum ferient Ruinæ_;"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
Civium
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From this reading _"Justum, ac tenacem Propositi Virum Non Civium Ardor," etc._ on to "_Impavidum ferient Ruinæ_;"
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
commencesverbUS /kəˈmensəz/
third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....
etc
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From this reading _"Justum, ac tenacem Propositi Virum Non Civium Ardor," etc._ on to "_Impavidum ferient Ruinæ_;"
at any time
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading --and lets go his Hold on me to extend his Hand in fine, free Action.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
ferient
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From this reading _"Justum, ac tenacem Propositi Virum Non Civium Ardor," etc._ on to "_Impavidum ferient Ruinæ_;"
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading --and lets go his Hold on me to extend his Hand in fine, free Action.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
forthe
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From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading --and lets go his Hold on me to extend his Hand in fine, free Action.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
a state of high honor
From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading --and lets go his Hold on me to extend his Hand in fine, free Action.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading --and lets go his Hold on me to extend his Hand in fine, free Action.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
heavilie
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From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading --and lets go his Hold on me to extend his Hand in fine, free Action.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
Impavidum
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From this reading _"Justum, ac tenacem Propositi Virum Non Civium Ardor," etc._ on to "_Impavidum ferient Ruinæ_;"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
Justum
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From this reading _"Justum, ac tenacem Propositi Virum Non Civium Ardor," etc._ on to "_Impavidum ferient Ruinæ_;"
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
letsnounUS /lets/
plural of “let” — a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India
From this reading --and lets go his Hold on me to extend his Hand in fine, free Action.
lightensverbUS /ˈlaɪtənz/
third-person singular of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
lullingverbUS /ˈlʌlɪŋ/
-ing form of “lull” — calm by deception
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
MonotonenounUS /ˈmɑːnətoʊn/
an unchanging intonation
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
murmursnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərz/
plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
NonadverbUS /nɑːn/
negation of a word or group of words
From this reading _"Justum, ac tenacem Propositi Virum Non Civium Ardor," etc._ on to "_Impavidum ferient Ruinæ_;"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....
OdenounUS /oʊd/
a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
peaceifying
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From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
Phædon
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From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
Plato'snounUS /ˈpleɪtoʊz/
possessive form of “plato” — ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....
presentlie
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From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....
PressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
Propositi
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From this reading _"Justum, ac tenacem Propositi Virum Non Civium Ardor," etc._ on to "_Impavidum ferient Ruinæ_;"
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....
Ruinæ
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From this reading _"Justum, ac tenacem Propositi Virum Non Civium Ardor," etc._ on to "_Impavidum ferient Ruinæ_;"
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
SufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
tenacem
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From this reading _"Justum, ac tenacem Propositi Virum Non Civium Ardor," etc._ on to "_Impavidum ferient Ruinæ_;"
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _"Justum, ac tenacem Propositi Virum Non Civium Ardor," etc._ on to "_Impavidum ferient Ruinæ_;"
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....
Virum
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From this reading _"Justum, ac tenacem Propositi Virum Non Civium Ardor," etc._ on to "_Impavidum ferient Ruinæ_;"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading After a Turn or two in Silence, he lightens his Pressure, and in a bland, peaceifying Tone commences _Horace_ his tenth Ode, Book second, and goes through the first fourteen or fifteen Lines in a kind of lulling Monotone; then takes another Turn or two, ever looking at the _Thames_; and in a stronger Voice begins his favourite
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then closing his Book, which I marked was _Plato's Phædon_, he steps forthe with me into the Garden, leaning on my Shoulder, and pretty heavilie too.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Then, drawing me to him agayn, presentlie murmurs, "I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us....