Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

past form of “abolish” — do away with

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

plural of “acquisition” — the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation

From this reading But," says he, "I shall refer it to Peter to propose to you what at present seems most necessary for you to consider of; and that adjusted, shall dismiss you."

give advice to

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

matters of personal concern

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

anew

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

(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 I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

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

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

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

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

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

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

the lower side of anything

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

terminate

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

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From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

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From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

deem to be

From this reading But," says he, "I shall refer it to Peter to propose to you what at present seems most necessary for you to consider of; and that adjusted, shall dismiss you."

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

plural of “deliberation” — (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

bar from attention or consideration

From this reading But," says he, "I shall refer it to Peter to propose to you what at present seems most necessary for you to consider of; and that adjusted, shall dismiss you."

make believe with the intent to deceive

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

worry unnecessarily or excessively

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

yet to be or coming

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

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

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

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From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

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

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

the natural process by which the body repairs itself

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

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

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

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

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

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

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

not suitable or right or appropriate

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

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

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

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From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

go away from a place

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

the literary culture

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

engage in

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

wishing evil to others

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

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

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But," says he, "I shall refer it to Peter to propose to you what at present seems most necessary for you to consider of; and that adjusted, shall dismiss you."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

absolutely essential

From this reading But," says he, "I shall refer it to Peter to propose to you what at present seems most necessary for you to consider of; and that adjusted, shall dismiss you."

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

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

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

on one occasion

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

and nothing more

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

above and across; more than

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

a human being

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

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

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading But," says he, "I shall refer it to Peter to propose to you what at present seems most necessary for you to consider of; and that adjusted, shall dismiss you."

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

gnaw into; make resentful or angry

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

become much greater in intensity or size or amount

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

make reference to

From this reading But," says he, "I shall refer it to Peter to propose to you what at present seems most necessary for you to consider of; and that adjusted, shall dismiss you."

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

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

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

past form of “revolt” — make revolution

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

get by special effort

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

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

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But," says he, "I shall refer it to Peter to propose to you what at present seems most necessary for you to consider of; and that adjusted, shall dismiss you."

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

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

From this reading But," says he, "I shall refer it to Peter to propose to you what at present seems most necessary for you to consider of; and that adjusted, shall dismiss you."

having skin of a specified kind

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

the state of being under the control of another person

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

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

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

the season of growth

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

plural of “teach” — an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

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

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

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

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

up to a particular time

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

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

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

an untroubled state; free from disturbances

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

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From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

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

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

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

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But," says he, "I shall refer it to Peter to propose to you what at present seems most necessary for you to consider of; and that adjusted, shall dismiss you."

at the time that

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

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

From this reading When they were met, the king declared the more particular satisfaction he took in that meeting than he had heretofore done, when they had been put to it for means to secure their lives and properties: "For now," says he, "our deliberations must turn upon securing our new acquisitions, and on settling those provinces which, till now, have never fallen under my power.

which person or people

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I told him, as things had so long been in confusion in the west, that though the provinces had made their submission, yet the necessity of their circumstances, and the general terror, might have caused them only to dissemble till their affairs were composed again, and that as it was more than probable some relations of the deceased Harlokin, or other popular person, might engage them in another revolt, I thought it would not be improper to advise with his colambs about the establishment of the present tranquillity, and not by too great a security, give way to future commotions; and as all the colambs were then present, it might be proper to summon them once more.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading I told them that as the too sudden healing of wounds in the body natural, before the bottom was clean and uncorrupt, made them liable to break out again with greater malignity, so wounds in the body political, if skinned over only, without probing and cleansing the source and spring from whence they arose, would rankle and fret within till a proper opportunity, and then burst forth again with redoubled violence.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

but in spite of that

From this reading _A visitation of the revolted provinces proposed by Peter--His new name of the country received--Religion settled in the west--Slavery abolished there--Lasmeel returns with Peter--Peter teaches him letters--The king surprised at written correspondence--Peter describes the make of a beast to the king._ THE festival being over, the colambs begged leave to depart; but the king, who now did nothing without me, consulted with me if it was yet proper.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But," says he, "I shall refer it to Peter to propose to you what at present seems most necessary for you to consider of; and that adjusted, shall dismiss you."