used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
abstinencenounUS /ˈæbstənəns/
the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
(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 (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
arknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You wish (I can see by your countenances) I would inform you how I became possessed of such a treasure as the sling just mentioned.
Baron'snounUS /ˈbærənz/
possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading You wish (I can see by your countenances) I would inform you how I became possessed of such a treasure as the sling just mentioned.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
body-guards
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From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You wish (I can see by your countenances) I would inform you how I became possessed of such a treasure as the sling just mentioned.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You wish (I can see by your countenances) I would inform you how I became possessed of such a treasure as the sling just mentioned.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading A separation consequently ensued.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading You wish (I can see by your countenances) I would inform you how I became possessed of such a treasure as the sling just mentioned.
crossesnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
descendantnounUS /dɪˈsendənt/
a person considered as descended from some ancestor
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
dominionsnounUS /dəˈmɪnjənz/
plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
ducats
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From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
Elizabeth'snounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθs/
possessive form of “elizabeth” — daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading A separation consequently ensued.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
GoliathnounUS /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/
(Old Testament) a giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
cause to move by striking
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
how
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From this reading You wish (I can see by your countenances) I would inform you how I became possessed of such a treasure as the sling just mentioned.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
ten 10s
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You wish (I can see by your countenances) I would inform you how I became possessed of such a treasure as the sling just mentioned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading You wish (I can see by your countenances) I would inform you how I became possessed of such a treasure as the sling just mentioned.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
and nothing more
From this reading You wish (I can see by your countenances) I would inform you how I became possessed of such a treasure as the sling just mentioned.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading You wish (I can see by your countenances) I would inform you how I became possessed of such a treasure as the sling just mentioned.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
not any; not one
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
NoahnounUS /ˈnoʊə/
the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
Noah'snounUS /ˈnoʊəz/
possessive form of “noah” — the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
many times at short intervals
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
on one occasion
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading You wish (I can see by your countenances) I would inform you how I became possessed of such a treasure as the sling just mentioned.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
a person who is being chased
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
an angry dispute
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
quarrelled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
reputableadjectiveUS /ˈrepjətəbəl/
having a good reputation
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You wish (I can see by your countenances) I would inform you how I became possessed of such a treasure as the sling just mentioned.
sellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “sell” — the activity of persuading someone to buy
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading A separation consequently ensued.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
slingverbUS /slɪŋ/
hurl as if with a sling
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
express in speech
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading You wish (I can see by your countenances) I would inform you how I became possessed of such a treasure as the sling just mentioned.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading You wish (I can see by your countenances) I would inform you how I became possessed of such a treasure as the sling just mentioned.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
Uriahnoun
(Old Testament) the husband of Bathsheba and a soldier who was sent to die in battle so that king David could marry his wife (circa 10th century BC)
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading She had often heard him speak of this sling as his most valuable treasure: this she stole the night they parted; it was missed before she got out of his dominions, and she was pursued by no less than six of the king's body-guards: however, by using it herself she hit the first of them (for one was more active in the pursuit than the rest) where David did Goliath, and killed him on the spot.
precisely as stated
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
viz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
in or at the place that
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _An interesting account of the Baron's ancestors--A quarrel relative to the spot where Noah built his ark--The history of the sling, and its properties--A favourite poet introduced upon no very reputable occasion--queen Elizabeth's abstinence--The Baron's father crosses from England to Holland upon a marine horse, which he sells for seven hundred ducats._
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading You wish (I can see by your countenances) I would inform you how I became possessed of such a treasure as the sling just mentioned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading (Here facts must be held sacred.) Thus then it was: I am a descendant of the wife of Uriah, whom we all know David was intimate with; she had several children by his majesty; they quarrelled once upon a matter of the first consequence, viz., the spot where Noah's ark was built, and where it rested after the flood.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You wish (I can see by your countenances) I would inform you how I became possessed of such a treasure as the sling just mentioned.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You wish (I can see by your countenances) I would inform you how I became possessed of such a treasure as the sling just mentioned.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You wish (I can see by your countenances) I would inform you how I became possessed of such a treasure as the sling just mentioned.
