Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

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From this reading He wrote a Dialogue concerning Women, being a Defence of the Fair-Sex, addressed to Eugenia, and printed in the year 1691.

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

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

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From this reading This poet was the son of Joseph Walsh, of Aberley in Worcestershire.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading He wrote a Dialogue concerning Women, being a Defence of the Fair-Sex, addressed to Eugenia, and printed in the year 1691.

later than; following

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

how long something has existed

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

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

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

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

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He wrote a Dialogue concerning Women, being a Defence of the Fair-Sex, addressed to Eugenia, and printed in the year 1691.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

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From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

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From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading He wrote a Dialogue concerning Women, being a Defence of the Fair-Sex, addressed to Eugenia, and printed in the year 1691.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading He wrote a Dialogue concerning Women, being a Defence of the Fair-Sex, addressed to Eugenia, and printed in the year 1691.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

a conversation between two persons

From this reading He wrote a Dialogue concerning Women, being a Defence of the Fair-Sex, addressed to Eugenia, and printed in the year 1691.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

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From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

in an effectual manner

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading * * * * * WILLIAM WALSH, Esq;

tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood

From this reading He wrote a Dialogue concerning Women, being a Defence of the Fair-Sex, addressed to Eugenia, and printed in the year 1691.

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From this reading He wrote a Dialogue concerning Women, being a Defence of the Fair-Sex, addressed to Eugenia, and printed in the year 1691.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

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From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

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

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

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

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

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

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

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

From this reading This poet was the son of Joseph Walsh, of Aberley in Worcestershire.

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

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading This poet was the son of Joseph Walsh, of Aberley in Worcestershire.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

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

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

used to form the superlative

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

absolutely essential

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This poet was the son of Joseph Walsh, of Aberley in Worcestershire.

and nothing more

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading This poet was the son of Joseph Walsh, of Aberley in Worcestershire.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading He wrote a Dialogue concerning Women, being a Defence of the Fair-Sex, addressed to Eugenia, and printed in the year 1691.

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

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

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

a male human offspring

From this reading This poet was the son of Joseph Walsh, of Aberley in Worcestershire.

carry out

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

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

From this reading This poet was the son of Joseph Walsh, of Aberley in Worcestershire.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This poet was the son of Joseph Walsh, of Aberley in Worcestershire.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

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

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

-ing form of “transcribe” — write out from speech, notes, etc.

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

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From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

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From this reading * * * * * WILLIAM WALSH, Esq;

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

From this reading This poet was the son of Joseph Walsh, of Aberley in Worcestershire.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

at the time that

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

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

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

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From this reading * * * * * WILLIAM WALSH, Esq;

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He wrote a Dialogue concerning Women, being a Defence of the Fair-Sex, addressed to Eugenia, and printed in the year 1691.

a savory sauce of vinegar and soy sauce and spices

From this reading This poet was the son of Joseph Walsh, of Aberley in Worcestershire.

the words that are spoken

From this reading This is the most considerable of our author's productions, and it will be somewhat necessary to take further notice of it, which we cannot more effectually do, than by transcribing the words of Dryden in its commendation.--That great critic thus characterises it.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading He wrote a Dialogue concerning Women, being a Defence of the Fair-Sex, addressed to Eugenia, and printed in the year 1691.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading He wrote a Dialogue concerning Women, being a Defence of the Fair-Sex, addressed to Eugenia, and printed in the year 1691.

a late time of life

From this reading He became a gentleman-commoner of Wadham-College Oxford, in Easter-Term, 1678, when he was only fifteen years of age; he left it without a degree, retired to his native county, and some time after went to London.