1703
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From this reading _London,_ Printed and Sold by _J. How_, at the _Seven Stars_ in _Talbot-Court_, in _Grace-church-street_, 1703.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _London,_ Printed and Sold by _J. How_, at the _Seven Stars_ in _Talbot-Court_, in _Grace-church-street_, 1703.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _London,_ Printed and Sold by _J. How_, at the _Seven Stars_ in _Talbot-Court_, in _Grace-church-street_, 1703.
CelibacynounUS /ˈseləbəsi/
an unmarried status
From this reading With the Danger of Celibacy to a Nation.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading With the Danger of Celibacy to a Nation.
DedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading Dedicated to a Member of Parliament.
DialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Found in the late EARL of _OXFORD_'s LIBRARY.
EnforcingverbUS /enˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “enforce” — ensure observance of laws and rules
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
EqualitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
set up or found
From this reading Found in the late EARL of _OXFORD_'s LIBRARY.
Grace-church-street
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From this reading _London,_ Printed and Sold by _J. How_, at the _Seven Stars_ in _Talbot-Court_, in _Grace-church-street_, 1703.
How
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From this reading _London,_ Printed and Sold by _J. How_, at the _Seven Stars_ in _Talbot-Court_, in _Grace-church-street_, 1703.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Found in the late EARL of _OXFORD_'s LIBRARY.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading _London,_ Printed and Sold by _J. How_, at the _Seven Stars_ in _Talbot-Court_, in _Grace-church-street_, 1703.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Found in the late EARL of _OXFORD_'s LIBRARY.
Levellers
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From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Found in the late EARL of _OXFORD_'s LIBRARY.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _London,_ Printed and Sold by _J. How_, at the _Seven Stars_ in _Talbot-Court_, in _Grace-church-street_, 1703.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
MatchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
MatrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Dedicated to a Member of Parliament.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading With the Danger of Celibacy to a Nation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Found in the late EARL of _OXFORD_'s LIBRARY.
OXFORDnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading Found in the late EARL of _OXFORD_'s LIBRARY.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Dedicated to a Member of Parliament.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _London,_ Printed and Sold by _J. How_, at the _Seven Stars_ in _Talbot-Court_, in _Grace-church-street_, 1703.
proposingverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Found in the late EARL of _OXFORD_'s LIBRARY.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading _London,_ Printed and Sold by _J. How_, at the _Seven Stars_ in _Talbot-Court_, in _Grace-church-street_, 1703.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading _London,_ Printed and Sold by _J. How_, at the _Seven Stars_ in _Talbot-Court_, in _Grace-church-street_, 1703.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading _London,_ Printed and Sold by _J. How_, at the _Seven Stars_ in _Talbot-Court_, in _Grace-church-street_, 1703.
Talbot-Court
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From this reading _London,_ Printed and Sold by _J. How_, at the _Seven Stars_ in _Talbot-Court_, in _Grace-church-street_, 1703.
TaxingadjectiveUS /ˈtæksɪŋ/
not easily borne; wearing
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Found in the late EARL of _OXFORD_'s LIBRARY.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the Danger of Celibacy to a Nation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the Danger of Celibacy to a Nation.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Levellers: A Dialogue between two young Ladies, concerning Matrimony, proposing an Act for Enforcing Marriage, for the Equality of Matches, and Taxing single Persons.
