used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He boasted himself a descendant from mighty ancestors of that name, who heretofore held ducal dignities in this realm.
abateverbUS /əˈbeɪt/
make less active or intense
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading In his actions and sentiments he belied not the stock to which he pretended.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
(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 Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading He boasted himself a descendant from mighty ancestors of that name, who heretofore held ducal dignities in this realm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In his actions and sentiments he belied not the stock to which he pretended.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
beliedverbUS /bɪˈlaɪd/
past form of “belie” — be in contradiction with
From this reading In his actions and sentiments he belied not the stock to which he pretended.
Bigod
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From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading He boasted himself a descendant from mighty ancestors of that name, who heretofore held ducal dignities in this realm.
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
borrowingnounUS /ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
cumbersomeadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmbərsəm/
difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
well in the past; former
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
descendantnounUS /dɪˈsendənt/
a person considered as descended from some ancestor
From this reading He boasted himself a descendant from mighty ancestors of that name, who heretofore held ducal dignities in this realm.
dignities
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From this reading He boasted himself a descendant from mighty ancestors of that name, who heretofore held ducal dignities in this realm.
disfurnishment
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From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
disinterestednessnoun
freedom from bias or from selfish motives
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
dissipateverbUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪt/
to cause to separate and go in different directions
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
ducaladjectiveUS /ˈduːkəl/
of or belonging to or suitable for a duke
From this reading He boasted himself a descendant from mighty ancestors of that name, who heretofore held ducal dignities in this realm.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
set up or found
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He boasted himself a descendant from mighty ancestors of that name, who heretofore held ducal dignities in this realm.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He boasted himself a descendant from mighty ancestors of that name, who heretofore held ducal dignities in this realm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading He boasted himself a descendant from mighty ancestors of that name, who heretofore held ducal dignities in this realm.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He boasted himself a descendant from mighty ancestors of that name, who heretofore held ducal dignities in this realm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his actions and sentiments he belied not the stock to which he pretended.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
of the present time and place
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He boasted himself a descendant from mighty ancestors of that name, who heretofore held ducal dignities in this realm.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
the force of workers available
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading He boasted himself a descendant from mighty ancestors of that name, who heretofore held ducal dignities in this realm.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He boasted himself a descendant from mighty ancestors of that name, who heretofore held ducal dignities in this realm.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In his actions and sentiments he belied not the stock to which he pretended.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading In his actions and sentiments he belied not the stock to which he pretended.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
any competition
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading He boasted himself a descendant from mighty ancestors of that name, who heretofore held ducal dignities in this realm.
ReflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
regaladjectiveUS /ˈriːɡəl/
belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
revenuesnounUS /ˈrevənuːz/
plural of “revenue” — the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
revoltingadjectiveUS /riˈvoʊltɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
relieve from
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading In his actions and sentiments he belied not the stock to which he pretended.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
singsverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
slackenverbUS /ˈslækən/
become slow or slower
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading In his actions and sentiments he belied not the stock to which he pretended.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He boasted himself a descendant from mighty ancestors of that name, who heretofore held ducal dignities in this realm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In his actions and sentiments he belied not the stock to which he pretended.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
precisely as stated
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Thus furnished, by the very act of disfurnishment; getting rid of the cumbersome luggage of riches, more apt (as one sings) To slacken virtue, and abate her edge, Than prompt her to do aught may merit praise, he set forth, like some Alexander, upon his great enterprise, "borrowing and to borrow!"
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In his actions and sentiments he belied not the stock to which he pretended.
which person or people
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Early in life he found himself invested with ample revenues; which, with that noble disinterestedness which I have noticed as inherent in men of the _great race_, he took almost immediate measures entirely to dissipate and bring to nothing: for there is something revolting in the idea of a king holding a private purse; and the thoughts of Bigod were all regal.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Reflections like the foregoing were forced upon my mind by the death of my old friend, Ralph Bigod, Esq., who departed this life on Wednesday evening; dying, as he had lived, without much trouble.
