used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
matters of personal concern
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
(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 There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
react verbally
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
move towards
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ATTENDING at the moucheratt to-day, I happened to be seated within two paces of the idol.
ATTENDINGnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading ATTENDING at the moucheratt to-day, I happened to be seated within two paces of the idol.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ATTENDING at the moucheratt to-day, I happened to be seated within two paces of the idol.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
colambs
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From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
deem to be
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
an opposing military force
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
at any time
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
Gauingrunt
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From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
glumm
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From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading ATTENDING at the moucheratt to-day, I happened to be seated within two paces of the idol.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ATTENDING at the moucheratt to-day, I happened to be seated within two paces of the idol.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading ATTENDING at the moucheratt to-day, I happened to be seated within two paces of the idol.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
InformsverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “inform” — impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
immediately past
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
moucheratt
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From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
in motion
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
Nasgig
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From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
not any; not one
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading ATTENDING at the moucheratt to-day, I happened to be seated within two paces of the idol.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
predictionnounUS /priˈdɪkʃən/
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
ragans
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From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading ATTENDING at the moucheratt to-day, I happened to be seated within two paces of the idol.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
SendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
settlesnounUS /ˈsetəlz/
plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
transport commercially
From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
sighsnounUS /saɪz/
plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
signifyingverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “signify” — denote or connote
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
SpeechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
speedieradjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiər/
comparative of “speedy” — characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
not in physical motion
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
up to a particular time
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Hold a moucheratt--Speeches of ragans and colambs--Peter settles religion--Informs the king of a plot--Sends Nasgig to the ship for cannon_.
to-day
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From this reading ATTENDING at the moucheratt to-day, I happened to be seated within two paces of the idol.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ATTENDING at the moucheratt to-day, I happened to be seated within two paces of the idol.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
vigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We all seem to have, and I believe have, great faith in the remedy this day to be proposed to us, in answer to our ancient prediction; and as I doubt not but glumm Peter is the man, so I doubt not but through his management we shall still receive help; but let us consider if we might not have prevented these pressing evils, and especially this last, by speedier preparations against them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
at the time that
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This he set forth in terms so moving, that the whole assembly were melted into sighs; till one of the colambs rising up, says he: "His majesty has set forth the state of his affairs in such a manner, and I am satisfied a true one, that it becomes us all to be vigilant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was the most numerous assembly that had ever been seen; and when all was quiet, the king opened with signifying the revolt of Gauingrunt, the approach of the enemy, and no forces in the field to stop them.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading ATTENDING at the moucheratt to-day, I happened to be seated within two paces of the idol.
