used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
how long something has existed
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
(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 The consideration whereof, as it hath made me all the more needy not to displease any, to hath it given not the less hope of pleasing all."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
AntnounUS /ænt/
social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading Ant._ JOHN ROBY, M.R.S.L.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The consideration whereof, as it hath made me all the more needy not to displease any, to hath it given not the less hope of pleasing all."
any thing at all
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
censures
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From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
circumspectionnounUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈspekʃən/
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The consideration whereof, as it hath made me all the more needy not to displease any, to hath it given not the less hope of pleasing all."
controulment
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From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
decnounUS /dek/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading VERSTEGAN, _Rest. dec.
displeaseverbUS /dɪˈspliːz/
give displeasure to
From this reading The consideration whereof, as it hath made me all the more needy not to displease any, to hath it given not the less hope of pleasing all."
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The consideration whereof, as it hath made me all the more needy not to displease any, to hath it given not the less hope of pleasing all."
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading The consideration whereof, as it hath made me all the more needy not to displease any, to hath it given not the less hope of pleasing all."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
hereinadverbUS /hɪˈrɪn/
in this place or thing or document
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The consideration whereof, as it hath made me all the more needy not to displease any, to hath it given not the less hope of pleasing all."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The consideration whereof, as it hath made me all the more needy not to displease any, to hath it given not the less hope of pleasing all."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Ant._ JOHN ROBY, M.R.S.L.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading Ant._ JOHN ROBY, M.R.S.L.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The consideration whereof, as it hath made me all the more needy not to displease any, to hath it given not the less hope of pleasing all."
likest
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From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Ant._ JOHN ROBY, M.R.S.L.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
needyadjectiveUS /ˈniːdi/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading The consideration whereof, as it hath made me all the more needy not to displease any, to hath it given not the less hope of pleasing all."
not any; not one
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The consideration whereof, as it hath made me all the more needy not to displease any, to hath it given not the less hope of pleasing all."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading The consideration whereof, as it hath made me all the more needy not to displease any, to hath it given not the less hope of pleasing all."
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading Ant._ JOHN ROBY, M.R.S.L.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading VERSTEGAN, _Rest. dec.
ROBY
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From this reading Ant._ JOHN ROBY, M.R.S.L.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Ant._ JOHN ROBY, M.R.S.L.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
VERSTEGAN
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From this reading VERSTEGAN, _Rest. dec.
warinessnounUS /ˈwerinɪs/
the trait of being cautious and watchful
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
whereof
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From this reading The consideration whereof, as it hath made me all the more needy not to displease any, to hath it given not the less hope of pleasing all."
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "I know I have herein made myself subject unto a world of judges, and am likest to receive most controulment of such as are least able to sentence me.
wote
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From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Well I wote that the works of no writers have appeared to the world in a more curious age than this; and that, therefore, the more circumspection and wariness is required in the publishing of anything that must endure so many sharp sights and censures.
