used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
accumulativeadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪv/
increasing by successive addition
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
AdvocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
Barnavelt
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From this reading Let us take another extract from the same scene:-- "_Barnavelt_.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
boa-peep
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From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
CountriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
crutchesnounUS /ˈkrʌtʃɪz/
plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
cryes
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From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
esteemd
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From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading Let us take another extract from the same scene:-- "_Barnavelt_.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
Fletcher's
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From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
forc'd
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From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
freshernounUS /ˈfreʃər/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Let us take another extract from the same scene:-- "_Barnavelt_.
frontedverbUS /ˈfrʌntɪd/
past form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
gleanernoun
someone who picks up grain left in the field by the harvesters
From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
hir
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From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
iterationnounUS /ˌɪtərˈeɪʃən/
(computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
immediately past
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us take another extract from the same scene:-- "_Barnavelt_.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
and nothing more
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
others
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From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
plaies
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From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
PrincesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Let us take another extract from the same scene:-- "_Barnavelt_.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Let us take another extract from the same scene:-- "_Barnavelt_.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
sleeke
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From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
smoothnessnounUS /ˈsmuːðnəs/
a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
express in speech
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
not in physical motion
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
subjectionnoun
forced submission to control by others
From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
Sychophant
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From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
carry out
From this reading Let us take another extract from the same scene:-- "_Barnavelt_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
that's
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From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us take another extract from the same scene:-- "_Barnavelt_.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
precisely as stated
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
wantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The swelling, accumulative character of the eloquence is another proof; for Fletcher's effects are gained not by a few sharp strokes, but by constant iteration, each succeeding line strengthening the preceding until at last we are fronted by a column of very formidable strength.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
at the time that
From this reading When I am a Sychophant And a base gleaner from an others favour, As all you are that halt upon his crutches,-- Shame take that smoothness and that sleeke subjection!
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading I am myself, as great in good as he is, As much a master of my Countries fortunes, And one to whom (since I am forc'd to speak it, Since mine own tongue must be my Advocate) This blinded State that plaies at boa-peep with us, This wanton State that's weary of hir lovers And cryes out 'Give me younger still and fresher'!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Such a verse as,-- "In every Princes Court highly esteemd of," or,-- "Now in the time you ought to fix your faith fast," can belong only to Fletcher.
