14th
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From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
1724
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From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
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 RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
exhale hard
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
Drapier
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From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
Drapier's
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From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
immediately past
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH.
MOLESWORTH
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From this reading A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH.
a brief written record
From this reading NOTE.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH.
totteringadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːtərɪŋ/
unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
VISCOUNTnounUS /ˈvɪskaʊnt/
(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count
From this reading A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
at the time that
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
