Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading The Picture of St. _George_ killing the Dragon, and, as most ancient draughts do run, with the daughter of a King standing by, is famous amongst Christians.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

(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 And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading The Picture of St. _George_ killing the Dragon, and, as most ancient draughts do run, with the daughter of a King standing by, is famous amongst Christians.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The Picture of St. _George_ killing the Dragon, and, as most ancient draughts do run, with the daughter of a King standing by, is famous amongst Christians.

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

From this reading The Picture of St. _George_ killing the Dragon, and, as most ancient draughts do run, with the daughter of a King standing by, is famous amongst Christians.

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

From this reading The Picture of St. _George_ killing the Dragon, and, as most ancient draughts do run, with the daughter of a King standing by, is famous amongst Christians.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading That such a person there was, we shall not contend: for besides others, Dr. _Heilin_ hath clearly asserted it in his History of St. _George_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

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From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

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

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading That such a person there was, we shall not contend: for besides others, Dr. _Heilin_ hath clearly asserted it in his History of St. _George_.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Picture of St. _George_ killing the Dragon, and, as most ancient draughts do run, with the daughter of a King standing by, is famous amongst Christians.

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From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

From this reading The Picture of St. _George_ killing the Dragon, and, as most ancient draughts do run, with the daughter of a King standing by, is famous amongst Christians.

without doubt or question

From this reading That such a person there was, we shall not contend: for besides others, Dr. _Heilin_ hath clearly asserted it in his History of St. _George_.

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From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

maintain or assert

From this reading That such a person there was, we shall not contend: for besides others, Dr. _Heilin_ hath clearly asserted it in his History of St. _George_.

plural of “cut” — a share of the profits

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

a female human offspring

From this reading The Picture of St. _George_ killing the Dragon, and, as most ancient draughts do run, with the daughter of a King standing by, is famous amongst Christians.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

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From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The Picture of St. _George_ killing the Dragon, and, as most ancient draughts do run, with the daughter of a King standing by, is famous amongst Christians.

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From this reading That such a person there was, we shall not contend: for besides others, Dr. _Heilin_ hath clearly asserted it in his History of St. _George_.

a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

From this reading The Picture of St. _George_ killing the Dragon, and, as most ancient draughts do run, with the daughter of a King standing by, is famous amongst Christians.

a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces

From this reading The Picture of St. _George_ killing the Dragon, and, as most ancient draughts do run, with the daughter of a King standing by, is famous amongst Christians.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The Picture of St. _George_ killing the Dragon, and, as most ancient draughts do run, with the daughter of a King standing by, is famous amongst Christians.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Of the Picture of St. _George_.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

an old form of “has”

From this reading That such a person there was, we shall not contend: for besides others, Dr. _Heilin_ hath clearly asserted it in his History of St. _George_.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

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From this reading That such a person there was, we shall not contend: for besides others, Dr. _Heilin_ hath clearly asserted it in his History of St. _George_.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

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From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

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From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

plural of “icon” — (computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

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

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

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

From this reading The Picture of St. _George_ killing the Dragon, and, as most ancient draughts do run, with the daughter of a King standing by, is famous amongst Christians.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

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From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading The Picture of St. _George_ killing the Dragon, and, as most ancient draughts do run, with the daughter of a King standing by, is famous amongst Christians.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The Picture of St. _George_ killing the Dragon, and, as most ancient draughts do run, with the daughter of a King standing by, is famous amongst Christians.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

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From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Picture of St. _George_ killing the Dragon, and, as most ancient draughts do run, with the daughter of a King standing by, is famous amongst Christians.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

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

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of the Picture of St. _George_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

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From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

a human being

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Of the Picture of St. _George_.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

saved from the bondage of sin

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The Picture of St. _George_ killing the Dragon, and, as most ancient draughts do run, with the daughter of a King standing by, is famous amongst Christians.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading That such a person there was, we shall not contend: for besides others, Dr. _Heilin_ hath clearly asserted it in his History of St. _George_.

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From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

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From this reading Of the Picture of St. _George_.

having a supporting base

From this reading The Picture of St. _George_ killing the Dragon, and, as most ancient draughts do run, with the daughter of a King standing by, is famous amongst Christians.

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

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading That such a person there was, we shall not contend: for besides others, Dr. _Heilin_ hath clearly asserted it in his History of St. _George_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That such a person there was, we shall not contend: for besides others, Dr. _Heilin_ hath clearly asserted it in his History of St. _George_.

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

From this reading Of the Picture of St. _George_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That such a person there was, we shall not contend: for besides others, Dr. _Heilin_ hath clearly asserted it in his History of St. _George_.

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

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

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

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

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From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

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

From this reading That such a person there was, we shall not contend: for besides others, Dr. _Heilin_ hath clearly asserted it in his History of St. _George_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading That such a person there was, we shall not contend: for besides others, Dr. _Heilin_ hath clearly asserted it in his History of St. _George_.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Now of what authority soever this piece be amongst us, it is I perceive received with different beliefs: for some believe the person and the story; some the person, but not the story; and others deny both.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

belonging to which person

From this reading And upon this description dependeth a solemn story, how by this atchievement he redeemed a Kings daughter: which is more especially believed by the _English_, whose Protector he is: and in which form and history, according to his description in the _English_ Colledge at _Rome_, he is set forth in the Icons or Cuts of Martyrs by _Cevalerius_: and all this according to the _Historia Lombardica_, or golden legend of _Jacobus de Voragine_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Picture of St. _George_ killing the Dragon, and, as most ancient draughts do run, with the daughter of a King standing by, is famous amongst Christians.