Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading THE FALSE COUNT: or, A New Way to play an old Game.

(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 _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

having unlimited power

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE FALSE COUNT: or, A New Way to play an old Game.

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

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

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From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

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

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Spoken by Mr. _Smith_.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

with confidence; in a confident manner

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading THE FALSE COUNT: or, A New Way to play an old Game.

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

dearly loved

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

in a devout and pious manner

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

subject to disagreement and debate

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

a comic verse of irregular measure

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

take in solid food

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

opinion or judgment

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading THE FALSE COUNT: or, A New Way to play an old Game.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE FALSE COUNT: or, A New Way to play an old Game.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

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

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

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

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

(informal) very unpleasant

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

exceedingly bad

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

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

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

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

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

plural of “madrigal” — an unaccompanied partsong for 2 or 3 voices; follows a strict poetic form

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

used to form the superlative

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Spoken by Mr. _Smith_.

an old word for “no”

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE FALSE COUNT: or, A New Way to play an old Game.

not any; not one

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

state of disgrace resulting from detestable behavior

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE FALSE COUNT: or, A New Way to play an old Game.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE FALSE COUNT: or, A New Way to play an old Game.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

participate in games or sport

From this reading THE FALSE COUNT: or, A New Way to play an old Game.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

an introduction to a play

From this reading PROLOGUE.

an angry dispute

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

express in words

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

plural of “scandal” — disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Spoken by Mr. _Smith_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Spoken by Mr. _Smith_.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

English poet and courtier (1609-1642)

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

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

From this reading THE FALSE COUNT: or, A New Way to play an old Game.

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

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

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

From this reading THE FALSE COUNT: or, A New Way to play an old Game.

plural of “tory” — an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

-ing form of “value” — fix or determine the value of; assign a value to

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

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

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE FALSE COUNT: or, A New Way to play an old Game.

at the time that

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

plural of “whig” — a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

which person or people

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

in a wise manner

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

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From this reading _Know all ye Whigs and Tories of the Pit, (Ye furious Guelphs and Gibelins of Wit, Who for the Cause, and Crimes of Forty One So furiously maintain the Quarrel on) Our Author, as you’ll find it writ in Story, Has hitherto been a most wicked Tory; But now, to th’joy o’th’ Brethren be it spoken, Our Sister’s vain mistaken Eyes are open; And wisely valuing her dear Interest now, All-powerful Whigs, converted is to you.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ’.was long she did maintain the Royal Cause, Argu’d, disputed, rail’d with great Applause; Writ Madrigals and Doggerel on the Times, And charg’d you all with your Fore-fathers Crimes; Nay, confidently swore no Plot was true, But that so slily carried on by you: Raised horrid Scandals on you, hellish Stories, In Conventicles how you eat young Tories; As_ Jew _did heretofore eat_ Christian _Suckling; And brought an _Odium_ on your pious Gutling: When this is all Malice it self can say, You for the good Old Cause devoutly eat and pray.