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A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH. NOTE. This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated. It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage. The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.”
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From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
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From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH.
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From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
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From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
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From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
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From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
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From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
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From this reading A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
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From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH.
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From this reading A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH.
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From this reading NOTE.
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From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This letter, hitherto styled the Drapier's fifth letter, is here printed as the sixth, for the reasons already stated.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LORD VISCOUNT MOLESWORTH.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
at the time that
From this reading It was published on the 14th December, 1724, at a time when the Drapier agitation had reached its last stage.
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From this reading The Drapier had taught his countrymen that "to be brave is to be wise," and he now struck the final blow that laid prostrate an already tottering opposition.
