adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading TWO TALK OF THE DAYS TO COME "Brother," said John Ball, "how deemest thou of our adventure?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Hide not, therefore, what thou hast in thine heart, for I think after this night I shall see thee no more, until we meet in the heavenly Fellowship."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do not ask thee if thou thinkest we are right to play the play like men, but whether playing like men we shall fail like men."
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I do not ask thee if thou thinkest we are right to play the play like men, but whether playing like men we shall fail like men."
BallnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading TWO TALK OF THE DAYS TO COME "Brother," said John Ball, "how deemest thou of our adventure?
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "Why dost thou ask me?" said I; "how much further than beyond this church can I see?"
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
BrothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading TWO TALK OF THE DAYS TO COME "Brother," said John Ball, "how deemest thou of our adventure?
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not ask thee if thou thinkest we are right to play the play like men, but whether playing like men we shall fail like men."
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Why dost thou ask me?" said I; "how much further than beyond this church can I see?"
cannot
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From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "Why dost thou ask me?" said I; "how much further than beyond this church can I see?"
COMEverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TWO TALK OF THE DAYS TO COME "Brother," said John Ball, "how deemest thou of our adventure?
DAYSnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading TWO TALK OF THE DAYS TO COME "Brother," said John Ball, "how deemest thou of our adventure?
deemest
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From this reading TWO TALK OF THE DAYS TO COME "Brother," said John Ball, "how deemest thou of our adventure?
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not ask thee if thou thinkest we are right to play the play like men, but whether playing like men we shall fail like men."
dostauxiliary verbUS /dɑːst/
an old form of “do”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Why dost thou ask me?" said I; "how much further than beyond this church can I see?"
failverbUS /feɪl/
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading I do not ask thee if thou thinkest we are right to play the play like men, but whether playing like men we shall fail like men."
FaradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
FellowshipnounUS /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/
an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
From this reading Hide not, therefore, what thou hast in thine heart, for I think after this night I shall see thee no more, until we meet in the heavenly Fellowship."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "Why dost thou ask me?" said I; "how much further than beyond this church can I see?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Hide not, therefore, what thou hast in thine heart, for I think after this night I shall see thee no more, until we meet in the heavenly Fellowship."
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading Hide not, therefore, what thou hast in thine heart, for I think after this night I shall see thee no more, until we meet in the heavenly Fellowship."
HideverbUS /haɪd/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Hide not, therefore, what thou hast in thine heart, for I think after this night I shall see thee no more, until we meet in the heavenly Fellowship."
how
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From this reading TWO TALK OF THE DAYS TO COME "Brother," said John Ball, "how deemest thou of our adventure?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not ask thee if thou thinkest we are right to play the play like men, but whether playing like men we shall fail like men."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I do not ask thee if thou thinkest we are right to play the play like men, but whether playing like men we shall fail like men."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading TWO TALK OF THE DAYS TO COME "Brother," said John Ball, "how deemest thou of our adventure?
knowest
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From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I do not ask thee if thou thinkest we are right to play the play like men, but whether playing like men we shall fail like men."
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why dost thou ask me?" said I; "how much further than beyond this church can I see?"
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Hide not, therefore, what thou hast in thine heart, for I think after this night I shall see thee no more, until we meet in the heavenly Fellowship."
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading I do not ask thee if thou thinkest we are right to play the play like men, but whether playing like men we shall fail like men."
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Why dost thou ask me?" said I; "how much further than beyond this church can I see?"
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Hide not, therefore, what thou hast in thine heart, for I think after this night I shall see thee no more, until we meet in the heavenly Fellowship."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Hide not, therefore, what thou hast in thine heart, for I think after this night I shall see thee no more, until we meet in the heavenly Fellowship."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not ask thee if thou thinkest we are right to play the play like men, but whether playing like men we shall fail like men."
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO TALK OF THE DAYS TO COME "Brother," said John Ball, "how deemest thou of our adventure?
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading TWO TALK OF THE DAYS TO COME "Brother," said John Ball, "how deemest thou of our adventure?
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading I do not ask thee if thou thinkest we are right to play the play like men, but whether playing like men we shall fail like men."
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading I do not ask thee if thou thinkest we are right to play the play like men, but whether playing like men we shall fail like men."
quoth
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From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading I do not ask thee if thou thinkest we are right to play the play like men, but whether playing like men we shall fail like men."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading TWO TALK OF THE DAYS TO COME "Brother," said John Ball, "how deemest thou of our adventure?
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Why dost thou ask me?" said I; "how much further than beyond this church can I see?"
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I do not ask thee if thou thinkest we are right to play the play like men, but whether playing like men we shall fail like men."
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
TALKverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading TWO TALK OF THE DAYS TO COME "Brother," said John Ball, "how deemest thou of our adventure?
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Why dost thou ask me?" said I; "how much further than beyond this church can I see?"
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO TALK OF THE DAYS TO COME "Brother," said John Ball, "how deemest thou of our adventure?
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading I do not ask thee if thou thinkest we are right to play the play like men, but whether playing like men we shall fail like men."
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Hide not, therefore, what thou hast in thine heart, for I think after this night I shall see thee no more, until we meet in the heavenly Fellowship."
thinepronounUS /ðaɪn/
an old word for “yours”
From this reading Hide not, therefore, what thou hast in thine heart, for I think after this night I shall see thee no more, until we meet in the heavenly Fellowship."
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Hide not, therefore, what thou hast in thine heart, for I think after this night I shall see thee no more, until we meet in the heavenly Fellowship."
thinkest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do not ask thee if thou thinkest we are right to play the play like men, but whether playing like men we shall fail like men."
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Why dost thou ask me?" said I; "how much further than beyond this church can I see?"
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading TWO TALK OF THE DAYS TO COME "Brother," said John Ball, "how deemest thou of our adventure?
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO TALK OF THE DAYS TO COME "Brother," said John Ball, "how deemest thou of our adventure?
TWOnounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO TALK OF THE DAYS TO COME "Brother," said John Ball, "how deemest thou of our adventure?
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Hide not, therefore, what thou hast in thine heart, for I think after this night I shall see thee no more, until we meet in the heavenly Fellowship."
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I do not ask thee if thou thinkest we are right to play the play like men, but whether playing like men we shall fail like men."
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Hide not, therefore, what thou hast in thine heart, for I think after this night I shall see thee no more, until we meet in the heavenly Fellowship."
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I do not ask thee if thou thinkest we are right to play the play like men, but whether playing like men we shall fail like men."
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why dost thou ask me?" said I; "how much further than beyond this church can I see?"
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
wot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Far further," quoth he, "for I wot that thou art a scholar and hast read books; and withal, in some way that I cannot name, thou knowest more than we; as though with thee the world had lived longer than with us.
