used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading They all went home with _Rinaldo_, and arrived whilst _Belvideera_ was talking above Stairs with her Sister.
the state of being absent
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
Admiral'snounUS /ˈædmərəlz/
possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
(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 They all went home with _Rinaldo_, and arrived whilst _Belvideera_ was talking above Stairs with her Sister.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
ApologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
ArbornounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
tree (as opposed to shrub)
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They all went home with _Rinaldo_, and arrived whilst _Belvideera_ was talking above Stairs with her Sister.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
in a state of sleep
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
believ'd
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From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
Belvideera
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From this reading They all went home with _Rinaldo_, and arrived whilst _Belvideera_ was talking above Stairs with her Sister.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
CandidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
CommissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
permission to do something
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
cou'd
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From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
Dangerfield
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From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
well in the past; former
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
ElectionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
else
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From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
an opposing military force
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
entertain'd
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From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
EnvynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
Erizo
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From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
ForeignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
GalleonnounUS /ˈɡæliən/
a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
destroyed or killed
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They all went home with _Rinaldo_, and arrived whilst _Belvideera_ was talking above Stairs with her Sister.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They all went home with _Rinaldo_, and arrived whilst _Belvideera_ was talking above Stairs with her Sister.
how
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From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
not in action or at work
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
Indispositionnoun
a slight illness
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
and nothing more
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
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 _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
not able to be found
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
PerformancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
Prefermentnoun
the act of preferring
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
ResentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
determined
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
Rialto
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From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
Rinaldo
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From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
shou'd
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From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
sign'd
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From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading They all went home with _Rinaldo_, and arrived whilst _Belvideera_ was talking above Stairs with her Sister.
Sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
in the near future
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading They all went home with _Rinaldo_, and arrived whilst _Belvideera_ was talking above Stairs with her Sister.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading They all went home with _Rinaldo_, and arrived whilst _Belvideera_ was talking above Stairs with her Sister.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They all went home with _Rinaldo_, and arrived whilst _Belvideera_ was talking above Stairs with her Sister.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
thro
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From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
TurksnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
unanimousadjectiveUS /juːˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They all went home with _Rinaldo_, and arrived whilst _Belvideera_ was talking above Stairs with her Sister.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Rinaldo_ in the mean Time was not idle in the Senate, there being a Motion made for Election of a Captain to the _Rialto_ Galleon, made void by the Death of its former Commander in the late Fight, and which was the Post designed by the Admiral for _Erizo_.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading They all went home with _Rinaldo_, and arrived whilst _Belvideera_ was talking above Stairs with her Sister.
which person or people
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Rinaldo_ catching an Opportunity of obliging _Dangerfield_, for whom he entertain’d a great Love and Respect, proposed him as a Candidate for the Command, urging his late brave Performance against the _Turks_, and how much it concerned the Interest of the State to encourage Foreigners.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He being the Admiral’s Brother, and being so fervent in the Affair, had by an unanimous Consent his Commission sign’d just as his Brother came into the Senate, who fearing how Things were carried, comforted _Erizo_ by future Preferment; but _Erizo_, however he stifled his Resentment, was struck with Envy, that a Stranger, and his Enemy shou’d be preferred to him, and resolved Revenge on the first Opportunity.
wou'd
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From this reading _Rinaldo_, impatient to communicate his Success to _Dangerfield_, ran into the Study, where he left him; but missing him there, went into the Garden, and searching all about, returned to the Company, telling them he believ’d _Dangerfield_ had fallen asleep in some private Arbor in the Garden, where he cou’d not find him, or else impatient of his long stay, had departed; but he was sure, if he had gone, he wou’d soon return: However they went to Dinner, and _Belvideera_ came down, making an Apology for her Sister’s Absence, thro’ an Indisposition that had seized her.
