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elf for help, relief, or advantage. The king thought it time to resort to other counsels. Clarendon.

oiment; to abridge. Though they two were committed, at least restrained of their liberty. Clarendon.

ship, he should llevy money, and return the same to the treasurer for his majesty's use. Clarendon.

ually with up. They ripped up all that had been done from the beginning of the rebellion. Clarendon. For brethern to debate and rip up their falling out in the ear of a common enemy . . . is neither wise nor comely. Milton.

h measures or actions. On the rough edge of battle. Milton. A quicker and rougher remedy. Clarendon. Kind words prevent a good deal of that perverseness which rough and imperious usage often produces. Locke.

that charged the Scots, so totally routed and defeated their whole army, that they fied. Clarendon.

isk. He would himself be in the Highlands to receive them, and run his fortune with them. Clarendon.

To utter or express in words; to tell; to speak; to declare; as, he said many wise things. Arise, and say how thou camest here. Shak.

urges of adversity. Chaucer. What scourge for perjury Can this dark monarchy afford false Clarence Shak.

ce. Swift. They would repent this their senseless perverseness when it would be too late. Clarendon. --- Sense"less*ly, adv. -- Sense"less*ness, n.

Mean; paltry; despicable; as, shabby treatment. "Very shabby fellows." Clarendon.

Spenser. He commanded those who were appointed to attend him to be ready by a short day. Clarendon.

I shall grow jealous of you shortly. Shak. The armies came shortly in view of each other. Clarendon.

ws a missile. He caused twenty shot of his greatest cannon to be made at the king's army. Clarendon.

hun rocks, shoals, vice. I am pure from the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. Acts xx. 26,27. Scarcity and want shall shun you. Shak.

To suit; to pair; to match. [Obs.] Clarendon.

ntional token, as words, gestures, signals, or the like; to announce; to make known; to declare; to express; as, a signified his desire to be present. I 'll to the king; and signify to him That thus I have resign'd my charge to you. Shak. The government should signify to the Protestants of Ireland that want of silver i…

To put to rest; to quiet. This would silence all further opposition. Clarendon. These would have silenced their scruples. Rogers.

To overthrow; to demolish. [Obs.] Clarendon.

Vigorous; sharp; severe. "Smart skirmishes, in which many fell." Clarendon.