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to a place. [R.] Chaucer. The king sent a proclamation for their repair to their houses. Clarendon.

Sir John Hotham was to die, a reprieve was sent to suspend the execution for three days. Clarendon.

hat which is required, or is necessary; something indispensable. God, on his part, has declared the requisites on ours; what we must do to obtain blessings, is the great business of us all to know. Wake.

tice of the many good services performed by Mr. John Milton, . . . have thought fit to declare their resentment and good acceptance of the same. The Council Book (1651).

To express, as an opinion or determination, by resolution and vote; to declare or decide by a formal vote; -- followed by a clause; as, the house resolved (or, it was resolved by the house) that no money should be apropriated (or, to appropriate no money).

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

iment; 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.

ally 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.

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.

sk. 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.

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

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

able adjustment of pressure it is exceedingly sensitive to sounds, being caused to roar, flare, or become suddenly shortened or extinguished, by slight sounds of the proper pitch. -- Sensitive joint vetch (Bot.), an annual leguminous herb (Æschynomene hispida), with sensitive foliage. -- Sensitive paper, paper prepar…

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

Sheltered from the glare of light or sultry heat. Cast it also that you may have rooms shady for summer and warm for winter. Bacon.

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

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