Chapter XVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading But have you suffered him to stop Nasgig?"--"No," says he, "Nasgig was gone some time before he sent."--"Oh, sir!" says I, "you do not half know the worth of that man! but you shall hereafter, and will reward him accordingly.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

(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 _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

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

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

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

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

large but transportable armament

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading But now, sir," says I, "to what we meet upon; if you will, as I told you, but comply with me for three days, without asking questions, I will show you the greatest traitors in your dominions, and put them into your power too."

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

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From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

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

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But have you suffered him to stop Nasgig?"--"No," says he, "Nasgig was gone some time before he sent."--"Oh, sir!" says I, "you do not half know the worth of that man! but you shall hereafter, and will reward him accordingly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

From this reading But now, sir," says I, "to what we meet upon; if you will, as I told you, but comply with me for three days, without asking questions, I will show you the greatest traitors in your dominions, and put them into your power too."

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Says I, "Your majesty's safety is so near my heart, that even want of confidence in me shall not make me decline my endeavours to serve you.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading But now, sir," says I, "to what we meet upon; if you will, as I told you, but comply with me for three days, without asking questions, I will show you the greatest traitors in your dominions, and put them into your power too."

grow worse

From this reading Says I, "Your majesty's safety is so near my heart, that even want of confidence in me shall not make me decline my endeavours to serve you.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading But now, sir," says I, "to what we meet upon; if you will, as I told you, but comply with me for three days, without asking questions, I will show you the greatest traitors in your dominions, and put them into your power too."

one or the other of two

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Says I, "Your majesty's safety is so near my heart, that even want of confidence in me shall not make me decline my endeavours to serve you.

an opposing military force

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

divisible by two

From this reading Says I, "Your majesty's safety is so near my heart, that even want of confidence in me shall not make me decline my endeavours to serve you.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

put to death as punishment

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

start firing a weapon

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

destroyed or killed

From this reading But have you suffered him to stop Nasgig?"--"No," says he, "Nasgig was gone some time before he sent."--"Oh, sir!" says I, "you do not half know the worth of that man! but you shall hereafter, and will reward him accordingly.

highest in quality

From this reading But now, sir," says I, "to what we meet upon; if you will, as I told you, but comply with me for three days, without asking questions, I will show you the greatest traitors in your dominions, and put them into your power too."

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

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading But have you suffered him to stop Nasgig?"--"No," says he, "Nasgig was gone some time before he sent."--"Oh, sir!" says I, "you do not half know the worth of that man! but you shall hereafter, and will reward him accordingly.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Says I, "Your majesty's safety is so near my heart, that even want of confidence in me shall not make me decline my endeavours to serve you.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading But have you suffered him to stop Nasgig?"--"No," says he, "Nasgig was gone some time before he sent."--"Oh, sir!" says I, "you do not half know the worth of that man! but you shall hereafter, and will reward him accordingly.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

ten 10s

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

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

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But now, sir," says I, "to what we meet upon; if you will, as I told you, but comply with me for three days, without asking questions, I will show you the greatest traitors in your dominions, and put them into your power too."

past form of “impeach” — challenge the honesty or veracity of

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

of great significance or value

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

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

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But now, sir," says I, "to what we meet upon; if you will, as I told you, but comply with me for three days, without asking questions, I will show you the greatest traitors in your dominions, and put them into your power too."

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

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

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But have you suffered him to stop Nasgig?"--"No," says he, "Nasgig was gone some time before he sent."--"Oh, sir!" says I, "you do not half know the worth of that man! but you shall hereafter, and will reward him accordingly.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading Says I, "Your majesty's safety is so near my heart, that even want of confidence in me shall not make me decline my endeavours to serve you.

engage in

From this reading Says I, "Your majesty's safety is so near my heart, that even want of confidence in me shall not make me decline my endeavours to serve you.

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

From this reading But have you suffered him to stop Nasgig?"--"No," says he, "Nasgig was gone some time before he sent."--"Oh, sir!" says I, "you do not half know the worth of that man! but you shall hereafter, and will reward him accordingly.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

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

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

come together

From this reading But now, sir," says I, "to what we meet upon; if you will, as I told you, but comply with me for three days, without asking questions, I will show you the greatest traitors in your dominions, and put them into your power too."

the force of workers available

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

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From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Says I, "Your majesty's safety is so near my heart, that even want of confidence in me shall not make me decline my endeavours to serve you.

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From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Says I, "Your majesty's safety is so near my heart, that even want of confidence in me shall not make me decline my endeavours to serve you.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

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From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

not any; not one

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading But have you suffered him to stop Nasgig?"--"No," says he, "Nasgig was gone some time before he sent."--"Oh, sir!" says I, "you do not half know the worth of that man! but you shall hereafter, and will reward him accordingly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading But now, sir," says I, "to what we meet upon; if you will, as I told you, but comply with me for three days, without asking questions, I will show you the greatest traitors in your dominions, and put them into your power too."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But now, sir," says I, "to what we meet upon; if you will, as I told you, but comply with me for three days, without asking questions, I will show you the greatest traitors in your dominions, and put them into your power too."

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading But now, sir," says I, "to what we meet upon; if you will, as I told you, but comply with me for three days, without asking questions, I will show you the greatest traitors in your dominions, and put them into your power too."

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading But have you suffered him to stop Nasgig?"--"No," says he, "Nasgig was gone some time before he sent."--"Oh, sir!" says I, "you do not half know the worth of that man! but you shall hereafter, and will reward him accordingly.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Says I, "Your majesty's safety is so near my heart, that even want of confidence in me shall not make me decline my endeavours to serve you.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Says I, "Your majesty's safety is so near my heart, that even want of confidence in me shall not make me decline my endeavours to serve you.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading But have you suffered him to stop Nasgig?"--"No," says he, "Nasgig was gone some time before he sent."--"Oh, sir!" says I, "you do not half know the worth of that man! but you shall hereafter, and will reward him accordingly.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Says I, "Your majesty's safety is so near my heart, that even want of confidence in me shall not make me decline my endeavours to serve you.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Says I, "Your majesty's safety is so near my heart, that even want of confidence in me shall not make me decline my endeavours to serve you.

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From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

term of address for a man

From this reading But have you suffered him to stop Nasgig?"--"No," says he, "Nasgig was gone some time before he sent."--"Oh, sir!" says I, "you do not half know the worth of that man! but you shall hereafter, and will reward him accordingly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Says I, "Your majesty's safety is so near my heart, that even want of confidence in me shall not make me decline my endeavours to serve you.

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

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

-ing form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading But have you suffered him to stop Nasgig?"--"No," says he, "Nasgig was gone some time before he sent."--"Oh, sir!" says I, "you do not half know the worth of that man! but you shall hereafter, and will reward him accordingly.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

third-person singular of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading But have you suffered him to stop Nasgig?"--"No," says he, "Nasgig was gone some time before he sent."--"Oh, sir!" says I, "you do not half know the worth of that man! but you shall hereafter, and will reward him accordingly.

a state of acute pain

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

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

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But now, sir," says I, "to what we meet upon; if you will, as I told you, but comply with me for three days, without asking questions, I will show you the greatest traitors in your dominions, and put them into your power too."

in or at that place or location

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading But now, sir," says I, "to what we meet upon; if you will, as I told you, but comply with me for three days, without asking questions, I will show you the greatest traitors in your dominions, and put them into your power too."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But have you suffered him to stop Nasgig?"--"No," says he, "Nasgig was gone some time before he sent."--"Oh, sir!" says I, "you do not half know the worth of that man! but you shall hereafter, and will reward him accordingly.

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

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But now, sir," says I, "to what we meet upon; if you will, as I told you, but comply with me for three days, without asking questions, I will show you the greatest traitors in your dominions, and put them into your power too."

plural of “traitor” — someone who betrays his country by committing treason

From this reading But now, sir," says I, "to what we meet upon; if you will, as I told you, but comply with me for three days, without asking questions, I will show you the greatest traitors in your dominions, and put them into your power too."

-ing form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

characterized by a buoyant rhythm

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

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

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Says I, "Your majesty's safety is so near my heart, that even want of confidence in me shall not make me decline my endeavours to serve you.

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

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But now, sir," says I, "to what we meet upon; if you will, as I told you, but comply with me for three days, without asking questions, I will show you the greatest traitors in your dominions, and put them into your power too."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But now, sir," says I, "to what we meet upon; if you will, as I told you, but comply with me for three days, without asking questions, I will show you the greatest traitors in your dominions, and put them into your power too."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But have you suffered him to stop Nasgig?"--"No," says he, "Nasgig was gone some time before he sent."--"Oh, sir!" says I, "you do not half know the worth of that man! but you shall hereafter, and will reward him accordingly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But now, sir," says I, "to what we meet upon; if you will, as I told you, but comply with me for three days, without asking questions, I will show you the greatest traitors in your dominions, and put them into your power too."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But now, sir," says I, "to what we meet upon; if you will, as I told you, but comply with me for three days, without asking questions, I will show you the greatest traitors in your dominions, and put them into your power too."

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading But have you suffered him to stop Nasgig?"--"No," says he, "Nasgig was gone some time before he sent."--"Oh, sir!" says I, "you do not half know the worth of that man! but you shall hereafter, and will reward him accordingly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The king coming to me the next day, as by appointment, and having assured me he had hinted nothing to any one, no, not to Barbarsa or Yaccom-bourse, told me that Barbarsa had given orders for stopping Nasgig and his men; and had persuaded him not to be in such haste in suffering me to do as I pleased, but to show his authority and keep me under.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The king hears Barbarsa and Yaccombourse discourse on the plot--They are impeached by Peter at a moucherait--Condemned and executed--Nicor submits, and is released._ I HAD now several important irons in the fire, and all to be struck whilst hot; there was the securing religion, sowing sedition amongst the enemy, tripping up the heels of two ministers and a she-favourite, and transporting artillery in the air some hundred leagues; either of which failing might have been of exceeding bad consequence; but as the affair of the ministers now lay next at hand, I entered upon that in the following manner.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Says I, "Your majesty's safety is so near my heart, that even want of confidence in me shall not make me decline my endeavours to serve you.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Says I, "Your majesty's safety is so near my heart, that even want of confidence in me shall not make me decline my endeavours to serve you.