used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Provided the Conveyance was clean and unsuspected, a Youth might afterwards boast of it.
AcademiciansnounUS /ˌækədəˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “academician” — someone elected to honorary membership in an academy
From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Provided the Conveyance was clean and unsuspected, a Youth might afterwards boast of it.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Provided the Conveyance was clean and unsuspected, a Youth might afterwards boast of it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This, say the Historians, was to keep them sharp, and to hinder them from being imposed upon, either in their publick or private Negotiations.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading Provided the Conveyance was clean and unsuspected, a Youth might afterwards boast of it.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Provided the Conveyance was clean and unsuspected, a Youth might afterwards boast of it.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
ConveyancenounUS /kənˈveɪəns/
document effecting a property transfer
From this reading Provided the Conveyance was clean and unsuspected, a Youth might afterwards boast of it.
Cæsar
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From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
desprit
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From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
doughty
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From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
one or the other of two
From this reading This, say the Historians, was to keep them sharp, and to hinder them from being imposed upon, either in their publick or private Negotiations.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
FoundernounUS /ˈfaʊndər/
inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This, say the Historians, was to keep them sharp, and to hinder them from being imposed upon, either in their publick or private Negotiations.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
hinderverbUS /ˈhɪndər/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading This, say the Historians, was to keep them sharp, and to hinder them from being imposed upon, either in their publick or private Negotiations.
HistoriansnounUS /hɪˈstɔːriənz/
plural of “historian” — a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading This, say the Historians, was to keep them sharp, and to hinder them from being imposed upon, either in their publick or private Negotiations.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading This, say the Historians, was to keep them sharp, and to hinder them from being imposed upon, either in their publick or private Negotiations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
jeux
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From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading This, say the Historians, was to keep them sharp, and to hinder them from being imposed upon, either in their publick or private Negotiations.
go away from a place
From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
Marius's
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From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
the force of workers available
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Provided the Conveyance was clean and unsuspected, a Youth might afterwards boast of it.
MoralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
NegotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading This, say the Historians, was to keep them sharp, and to hinder them from being imposed upon, either in their publick or private Negotiations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Provided the Conveyance was clean and unsuspected, a Youth might afterwards boast of it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This, say the Historians, was to keep them sharp, and to hinder them from being imposed upon, either in their publick or private Negotiations.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
PoliticiansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading This, say the Historians, was to keep them sharp, and to hinder them from being imposed upon, either in their publick or private Negotiations.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Provided the Conveyance was clean and unsuspected, a Youth might afterwards boast of it.
publick
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From this reading This, say the Historians, was to keep them sharp, and to hinder them from being imposed upon, either in their publick or private Negotiations.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
Relaxations
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From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
cut with a saw
From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
express in words
From this reading This, say the Historians, was to keep them sharp, and to hinder them from being imposed upon, either in their publick or private Negotiations.
SeminarynounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading This, say the Historians, was to keep them sharp, and to hinder them from being imposed upon, either in their publick or private Negotiations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
SpartansnounUS /ˈspɑːrtənz/
plural of “spartan” — a resident of Sparta
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
StatesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
Sylla
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From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
TheftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This, say the Historians, was to keep them sharp, and to hinder them from being imposed upon, either in their publick or private Negotiations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, say the Historians, was to keep them sharp, and to hinder them from being imposed upon, either in their publick or private Negotiations.
thonounUS /ðoʊ/
a branch of the Tai languages
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This, say the Historians, was to keep them sharp, and to hinder them from being imposed upon, either in their publick or private Negotiations.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
Torcys
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From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
unsuspectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪd/
not suspected or believed likely
From this reading Provided the Conveyance was clean and unsuspected, a Youth might afterwards boast of it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
a message informing of danger
From this reading In the mean time we have fair Warning given us by this doughty Body of Statesmen: and as Sylla saw many Marius's in Cæsar, so I think we may discover many Torcys in this College of Academicians.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
at the time that
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Whether any such Relaxations of Morality, such little jeux desprit, ought not to be allowed in this intended Seminary of Politicians, I shall leave to the Wisdom of their Founder.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading We are told, that the Spartans, tho they punished Theft in their young Men when it was discovered, looked upon it as Honourable if it succeeded.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Provided the Conveyance was clean and unsuspected, a Youth might afterwards boast of it.
