commons — people not of noble birth viewed as forming a political order
gross — without deductions; total, as the amount of sales, salary, profit, etc., before taking deductions for expenses, taxes, or the like (opposed to net2. ): gross earnings; gross sales.
means — to have in mind as one's purpose or intention; intend: I meant to compliment you on your work. Synonyms: contemplate.
plains — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
ills — of unsound physical or mental health; unwell; sick: She felt ill, so her teacher sent her to the nurse.
verb lows
cries — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cry.