think it very masterly written,” in Swift, is improper or unusual. MASTERLY.

was well entertained of the English Consul;” that is, entertained from the Consul; my entertainment was from the Consul. This use is obsolete, and we use by in lieu of it. OF. “This does of right belong to us;” that is, from right, de jure; our title proceeds from right. OF. “The chariot was all of cedar;” that is, made from cedar. So we say, made of gold, made of clay; an application corresponding with our modern use of from; manufactured from wool, or from raw materials. Hence we say, cloth consisting of wool. “This is a scheme of his own devising;” that is, from his own devising or device. f any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth;” that is, as from the ability, as the source of action.