(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
AchievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
apparelled
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From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
Avouched
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From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
CHORUSnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading CHORUS.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
followeth
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From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
gainst
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From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
a man of refinement
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
Gray'snounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
highnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
how
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From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
humblestadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələst/
superlative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
impeachverbUS /ˌɪmˈpiːtʃ/
challenge the honesty or veracity of
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading THE INTRODUCTION.
and nothing more
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
MusesnounUS /ˈmjuːzəz/
plural of “mus” — type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
pennedverbUS /pend/
inflected form of “pen” — produce a literary work
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
an angry dispute
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
StudentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTRODUCTION.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
Trotte
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From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
viz
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From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
whereof
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From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An introduction, penned by Nicholas Trotte, Gentleman, one of the Society of Gray’s Inn, which was pronounced in manner following:--viz., Three Muses came on the stage apparelled accordingly, bringing five Gentlemen Students with them, attired in their usual garments, whom one of the Muses presented to Her Majesty as captives.
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
wrongfullyadverbUS /ˈrɔːŋfəli/
in an unjust or unfair manner
From this reading The cause whereof she delivered by speech as followeth:-- Of conquest (gracious queen) the signs and fruits, Achieved ’gainst such as wrongfully withheld The service by choice wits to Muses due, In humblest wise these captives we present.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And lest your highness might suspect the gift, As spoil of war that justice might impeach, Hear and discern how just our quarrel was, Avouched (as you see) by good success.
