1660
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From this reading [Footnote 5: Alan Brodrick, Lord Midleton (1660?-1728), came of a Surrey family that had greatly benefited by the forfeitures in Ireland.
1695
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From this reading Adopting the profession of the law, Brodrick was, in 1695, appointed Solicitor-General for Ireland.
1703
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From this reading He sat in the Irish House of Commons as the member for Cork, and in 1703 was chosen its Speaker.
1728
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From this reading [Footnote 5: Alan Brodrick, Lord Midleton (1660?-1728), came of a Surrey family that had greatly benefited by the forfeitures in Ireland.
5
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From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading His strong opposition to the Sacramental Test Act lost him the favour of the government, and he was removed from his office of Solicitor-General.
AdoptingverbUS /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Adopting the profession of the law, Brodrick was, in 1695, appointed Solicitor-General for Ireland.
Alan
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From this reading [Footnote 5: Alan Brodrick, Lord Midleton (1660?-1728), came of a Surrey family that had greatly benefited by the forfeitures in Ireland.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He sat in the Irish House of Commons as the member for Cork, and in 1703 was chosen its Speaker.
subject to appointment
From this reading Adopting the profession of the law, Brodrick was, in 1695, appointed Solicitor-General for Ireland.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
benefitedverbUS /ˈbenəfɪtɪd/
past form of “benefit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading [Footnote 5: Alan Brodrick, Lord Midleton (1660?-1728), came of a Surrey family that had greatly benefited by the forfeitures in Ireland.
Brodrick
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From this reading [Footnote 5: Alan Brodrick, Lord Midleton (1660?-1728), came of a Surrey family that had greatly benefited by the forfeitures in Ireland.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading [Footnote 5: Alan Brodrick, Lord Midleton (1660?-1728), came of a Surrey family that had greatly benefited by the forfeitures in Ireland.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
CHANCELLORnounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading He sat in the Irish House of Commons as the member for Cork, and in 1703 was chosen its Speaker.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading He sat in the Irish House of Commons as the member for Cork, and in 1703 was chosen its Speaker.
deem to be
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
CorknounUS /kɔːrk/
outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.
From this reading He sat in the Irish House of Commons as the member for Cork, and in 1703 was chosen its Speaker.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
a social unit living together
From this reading [Footnote 5: Alan Brodrick, Lord Midleton (1660?-1728), came of a Surrey family that had greatly benefited by the forfeitures in Ireland.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading His strong opposition to the Sacramental Test Act lost him the favour of the government, and he was removed from his office of Solicitor-General.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 5: Alan Brodrick, Lord Midleton (1660?-1728), came of a Surrey family that had greatly benefited by the forfeitures in Ireland.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Adopting the profession of the law, Brodrick was, in 1695, appointed Solicitor-General for Ireland.
forfeituresnounUS /ˈfɔːrfətʃərz/
plural of “forfeiture” — something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
From this reading [Footnote 5: Alan Brodrick, Lord Midleton (1660?-1728), came of a Surrey family that had greatly benefited by the forfeitures in Ireland.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His strong opposition to the Sacramental Test Act lost him the favour of the government, and he was removed from his office of Solicitor-General.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading His strong opposition to the Sacramental Test Act lost him the favour of the government, and he was removed from his office of Solicitor-General.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading [Footnote 5: Alan Brodrick, Lord Midleton (1660?-1728), came of a Surrey family that had greatly benefited by the forfeitures in Ireland.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading [Footnote 5: Alan Brodrick, Lord Midleton (1660?-1728), came of a Surrey family that had greatly benefited by the forfeitures in Ireland.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat in the Irish House of Commons as the member for Cork, and in 1703 was chosen its Speaker.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His strong opposition to the Sacramental Test Act lost him the favour of the government, and he was removed from his office of Solicitor-General.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His strong opposition to the Sacramental Test Act lost him the favour of the government, and he was removed from his office of Solicitor-General.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He sat in the Irish House of Commons as the member for Cork, and in 1703 was chosen its Speaker.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading [Footnote 5: Alan Brodrick, Lord Midleton (1660?-1728), came of a Surrey family that had greatly benefited by the forfeitures in Ireland.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading He sat in the Irish House of Commons as the member for Cork, and in 1703 was chosen its Speaker.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He sat in the Irish House of Commons as the member for Cork, and in 1703 was chosen its Speaker.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Adopting the profession of the law, Brodrick was, in 1695, appointed Solicitor-General for Ireland.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His strong opposition to the Sacramental Test Act lost him the favour of the government, and he was removed from his office of Solicitor-General.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
MIDDLETONnounUS /ˈmɪdəltən/
English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
Midleton
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From this reading [Footnote 5: Alan Brodrick, Lord Midleton (1660?-1728), came of a Surrey family that had greatly benefited by the forfeitures in Ireland.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading His strong opposition to the Sacramental Test Act lost him the favour of the government, and he was removed from his office of Solicitor-General.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading His strong opposition to the Sacramental Test Act lost him the favour of the government, and he was removed from his office of Solicitor-General.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Adopting the profession of the law, Brodrick was, in 1695, appointed Solicitor-General for Ireland.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading His strong opposition to the Sacramental Test Act lost him the favour of the government, and he was removed from his office of Solicitor-General.
SacramentaladjectiveUS /ˈsækrəməntəl/
of or relating to or involving a sacrament
From this reading His strong opposition to the Sacramental Test Act lost him the favour of the government, and he was removed from his office of Solicitor-General.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat in the Irish House of Commons as the member for Cork, and in 1703 was chosen its Speaker.
Solicitor-General
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From this reading Adopting the profession of the law, Brodrick was, in 1695, appointed Solicitor-General for Ireland.
SpeakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading He sat in the Irish House of Commons as the member for Cork, and in 1703 was chosen its Speaker.
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His strong opposition to the Sacramental Test Act lost him the favour of the government, and he was removed from his office of Solicitor-General.
SurreynounUS /ˈsɜːri/
a county in southeastern England on the Thames
From this reading [Footnote 5: Alan Brodrick, Lord Midleton (1660?-1728), came of a Surrey family that had greatly benefited by the forfeitures in Ireland.
TestnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading His strong opposition to the Sacramental Test Act lost him the favour of the government, and he was removed from his office of Solicitor-General.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [Footnote 5: Alan Brodrick, Lord Midleton (1660?-1728), came of a Surrey family that had greatly benefited by the forfeitures in Ireland.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adopting the profession of the law, Brodrick was, in 1695, appointed Solicitor-General for Ireland.
at the time that
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
which person or people
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A LETTER TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR MIDDLETON.[5] My Lord, I desire you will consider me as a member who comes in at the latter end of a debate; or as a lawyer who speaks to a cause, when the matter hath been almost exhausted by those who spoke before.
