used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
accessionnounUS /əkˈseʃən/
a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It is always well to make friends; and some of these city traders could buy up a score of us poor knights.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
AssuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
banquetsnounUS /ˈbæŋkwəts/
plural of “banquet” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading It is always well to make friends; and some of these city traders could buy up a score of us poor knights.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
cannot
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From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
conduitsnounUS /ˈkɑːnduːəts/
plural of “conduit” — a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is always well to make friends; and some of these city traders could buy up a score of us poor knights.
command with authority
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
take in liquids
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
take in solid food
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
feastings
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From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It is always well to make friends; and some of these city traders could buy up a score of us poor knights.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
GenoanounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/
a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading It is always well to make friends; and some of these city traders could buy up a score of us poor knights.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
engage in
From this reading It is always well to make friends; and some of these city traders could buy up a score of us poor knights.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
masques
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From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
the force of workers available
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
something you have to do
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It is always well to make friends; and some of these city traders could buy up a score of us poor knights.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
Ralph
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From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
ransomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
recurring again and again
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
only a very short time before
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading It is always well to make friends; and some of these city traders could buy up a score of us poor knights.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
term of address for a man
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
be seated
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is always well to make friends; and some of these city traders could buy up a score of us poor knights.
a male human offspring
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
having a supporting base
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
express in words
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is always well to make friends; and some of these city traders could buy up a score of us poor knights.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is always well to make friends; and some of these city traders could buy up a score of us poor knights.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading It is always well to make friends; and some of these city traders could buy up a score of us poor knights.
tradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is always well to make friends; and some of these city traders could buy up a score of us poor knights.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is always well to make friends; and some of these city traders could buy up a score of us poor knights.
varletnoun
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading "I know not the name, for indeed I know scarce one among the citizens; but if he trades with Venice and Genoa direct he must be a man of repute and standing.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
at the time that
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
which person or people
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading After a great victory they will set the public conduits running with wine, and every varlet in the city can sit down at banquets prepared for them and eat and drink his fill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They are not men who make a display of wealth, and by their attire you cannot tell one from another, but upon grand occasions, such as the accession or marriage of a monarch, they can make a brave show, and can spend sums upon masques and feastings that would well-nigh pay a king's ransom.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A CITY MERCHANT "Assuredly it is well that you should go," Sir Ralph said, when his son had repeated the conversation they had had with the trader.
