used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading Secondly, I would advise you not to have so great an opinion of your own parts, as to despise the rest of the world, and think to palm any of your little banters upon them.
(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 ’Tis enough in all conscience, I think, that you take the liberty to dumfound us with your _Fathers_ and _Councils_ in the pulpit, which we of the laity are forced to take upon content; and therefore you may spare them elsewhere.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Secondly, I would advise you not to have so great an opinion of your own parts, as to despise the rest of the world, and think to palm any of your little banters upon them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Secondly, I would advise you not to have so great an opinion of your own parts, as to despise the rest of the world, and think to palm any of your little banters upon them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
AristotlenounUS /ˈerəstɑːtəl/
one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
make certain of
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
banters
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From this reading Secondly, I would advise you not to have so great an opinion of your own parts, as to despise the rest of the world, and think to palm any of your little banters upon them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
behind-hand
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From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
chaffverbUS /tʃæf/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading ’Tis enough in all conscience, I think, that you take the liberty to dumfound us with your _Fathers_ and _Councils_ in the pulpit, which we of the laity are forced to take upon content; and therefore you may spare them elsewhere.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading ’Tis enough in all conscience, I think, that you take the liberty to dumfound us with your _Fathers_ and _Councils_ in the pulpit, which we of the laity are forced to take upon content; and therefore you may spare them elsewhere.
CouncilsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading ’Tis enough in all conscience, I think, that you take the liberty to dumfound us with your _Fathers_ and _Councils_ in the pulpit, which we of the laity are forced to take upon content; and therefore you may spare them elsewhere.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
craveverbUS /kreɪv/
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
debtsnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Secondly, I would advise you not to have so great an opinion of your own parts, as to despise the rest of the world, and think to palm any of your little banters upon them.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
dixit
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From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
dumfound
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From this reading ’Tis enough in all conscience, I think, that you take the liberty to dumfound us with your _Fathers_ and _Councils_ in the pulpit, which we of the laity are forced to take upon content; and therefore you may spare them elsewhere.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading ’Tis enough in all conscience, I think, that you take the liberty to dumfound us with your _Fathers_ and _Councils_ in the pulpit, which we of the laity are forced to take upon content; and therefore you may spare them elsewhere.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading ’Tis enough in all conscience, I think, that you take the liberty to dumfound us with your _Fathers_ and _Councils_ in the pulpit, which we of the laity are forced to take upon content; and therefore you may spare them elsewhere.
FathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading ’Tis enough in all conscience, I think, that you take the liberty to dumfound us with your _Fathers_ and _Councils_ in the pulpit, which we of the laity are forced to take upon content; and therefore you may spare them elsewhere.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading ’Tis enough in all conscience, I think, that you take the liberty to dumfound us with your _Fathers_ and _Councils_ in the pulpit, which we of the laity are forced to take upon content; and therefore you may spare them elsewhere.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
frothyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːθi/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
groatnounUS /ɡroʊt/
a former English silver coin worth four pennies
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Secondly, I would advise you not to have so great an opinion of your own parts, as to despise the rest of the world, and think to palm any of your little banters upon them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
the state of being honored
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
ipse
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From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
laitynounUS /ˈleɪəti/
in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy
From this reading ’Tis enough in all conscience, I think, that you take the liberty to dumfound us with your _Fathers_ and _Councils_ in the pulpit, which we of the laity are forced to take upon content; and therefore you may spare them elsewhere.
immediately past
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
lastlyadverbUS /ˈlæstli/
the item at the end
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
go away from a place
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
liberalitynounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈælətiː/
an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading ’Tis enough in all conscience, I think, that you take the liberty to dumfound us with your _Fathers_ and _Councils_ in the pulpit, which we of the laity are forced to take upon content; and therefore you may spare them elsewhere.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Secondly, I would advise you not to have so great an opinion of your own parts, as to despise the rest of the world, and think to palm any of your little banters upon them.
engage in
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ’Tis enough in all conscience, I think, that you take the liberty to dumfound us with your _Fathers_ and _Councils_ in the pulpit, which we of the laity are forced to take upon content; and therefore you may spare them elsewhere.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
Moabite
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From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
not any; not one
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
one's
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From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Secondly, I would advise you not to have so great an opinion of your own parts, as to despise the rest of the world, and think to palm any of your little banters upon them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Secondly, I would advise you not to have so great an opinion of your own parts, as to despise the rest of the world, and think to palm any of your little banters upon them.
the local environment
From this reading Secondly, I would advise you not to have so great an opinion of your own parts, as to despise the rest of the world, and think to palm any of your little banters upon them.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading ’Tis enough in all conscience, I think, that you take the liberty to dumfound us with your _Fathers_ and _Councils_ in the pulpit, which we of the laity are forced to take upon content; and therefore you may spare them elsewhere.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
resolv'd
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From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Secondly, I would advise you not to have so great an opinion of your own parts, as to despise the rest of the world, and think to palm any of your little banters upon them.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
satisfy'd
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From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
SecondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading Secondly, I would advise you not to have so great an opinion of your own parts, as to despise the rest of the world, and think to palm any of your little banters upon them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
term of address for a man
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
sophistrynounUS /ˈsɔːfɪstriː/
a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
refrain from harming
From this reading ’Tis enough in all conscience, I think, that you take the liberty to dumfound us with your _Fathers_ and _Councils_ in the pulpit, which we of the laity are forced to take upon content; and therefore you may spare them elsewhere.
syllogisms
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From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
carry out
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Secondly, I would advise you not to have so great an opinion of your own parts, as to despise the rest of the world, and think to palm any of your little banters upon them.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Secondly, I would advise you not to have so great an opinion of your own parts, as to despise the rest of the world, and think to palm any of your little banters upon them.
ThirdlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːrdli/
in the third place
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading ’Tis enough in all conscience, I think, that you take the liberty to dumfound us with your _Fathers_ and _Councils_ in the pulpit, which we of the laity are forced to take upon content; and therefore you may spare them elsewhere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ’Tis enough in all conscience, I think, that you take the liberty to dumfound us with your _Fathers_ and _Councils_ in the pulpit, which we of the laity are forced to take upon content; and therefore you may spare them elsewhere.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ’Tis enough in all conscience, I think, that you take the liberty to dumfound us with your _Fathers_ and _Councils_ in the pulpit, which we of the laity are forced to take upon content; and therefore you may spare them elsewhere.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
Westminster-hall
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From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
at the time that
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ’Tis enough in all conscience, I think, that you take the liberty to dumfound us with your _Fathers_ and _Councils_ in the pulpit, which we of the laity are forced to take upon content; and therefore you may spare them elsewhere.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Thirdly, and lastly, When you run in any one’s debt, ’tis my counsel, and I give it you for nothing, that you would take care to see the party satisfy’d in good current money, for fear a wicked _Moabite_ should compel you to it, which, between friends, will not be much for your reputation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
won't
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From this reading In the first place, I crave leave to inform you, that syllogisms and sophistry pay no debts; That as old birds are not to be caught with chaff, so a lawyer is not to be imposed upon by thin frothy arguments; and that _Aristotle_, let him make never so great a figure in the schools, has no manner of authority in _Westminster-hall_, where I can assure you they won’t take his _ipse dixit_ for a groat.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Secondly, I would advise you not to have so great an opinion of your own parts, as to despise the rest of the world, and think to palm any of your little banters upon them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Secondly, I would advise you not to have so great an opinion of your own parts, as to despise the rest of the world, and think to palm any of your little banters upon them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _SIR_, Since you were so wonderfully kind in your last letter, as out of your great liberality to honour me with some of your own directions, I am resolv’d not to be behind-hand with you in point of courtesy, and therefore recommend the following rules to your consideration.
