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A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 15
A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 15

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 15 is here in full — 368 sentences across 74 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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+1st Nurse.+ Codge, codge, Dos a laugh upon a dad?
In conscience, sir, The child knows your worship.
+Phil.+ A very great comfort!
+1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.
I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.
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A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 15

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 15 is here in full — 368 sentences across 74 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/73 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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+1st Nurse.+ Codge, codge, Dos a laugh upon a dad?
Line 2
In conscience, sir, The child knows your worship.
/ɪn ˈkɑːnʃəns sɜːr ðə tʃaɪld noʊz jɔːr ˈwɜːrʃəp/
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+Phil.+ A very great comfort!
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+1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.
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I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.
/aɪ æm ʃʊr aɪ hæv bɪn æt ˈdʌbəl ðə ɪkˈspens ʌv ˈʌðər ˈnɜːrsəz ɪn ˈiːtɪŋ tʃɔɪs miːt tuː meɪk maɪ mɪlk ɡʊd fɔːr maɪ jʌŋ ˈmæstər bɪˈkɔːz aɪ wʊd nɑːt spɔɪl ðə ɡroʊθ ʌv ˈeni wʌn ʌv hɪz ˈmembərz/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

dad noun US /dæd/

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading “+1st Nurse.+ Codge, codge, Dos a laugh upon a dad?”

Dos noun US /dɔːs/

the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies

From this reading “+1st Nurse.+ Codge, codge, Dos a laugh upon a dad?”

growth noun US /ɡroʊθ/

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading “I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.”

Nurses noun US /ˈnɜːrsəz/

plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading “I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.”

plentiful adjective US /ˈplentəfəl/

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading “+1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.”

secrets noun US /ˈsiːkrəts/

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading “+1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.”

spoil verb US /spɔɪl/

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

From this reading “I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.”

tempting adjective US /ˈtemptɪŋ/

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading “+1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

great comfort adjective + noun

In this reading “+Phil.+ A very great comfort!”

young master adjective + noun

In this reading “+1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.”

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1st

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From this reading +1st Nurse.+ Codge, codge, Dos a laugh upon a dad?

74

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From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ Codge, codge, Dos a laugh upon a dad?

AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

childnounUS /tʃaɪld/

a young person of either sex

From this reading In conscience, sir, The child knows your worship.

choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

chooseverbUS /tʃuːz/

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

Codge

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ Codge, codge, Dos a laugh upon a dad?

comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading +Phil.+ A very great comfort!

consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading In conscience, sir, The child knows your worship.

cou'd

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

dadnounUS /dæd/

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ Codge, codge, Dos a laugh upon a dad?

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

DosnounUS /dɔːs/

the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ Codge, codge, Dos a laugh upon a dad?

doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/

increase twofold

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

e'eradverb

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

eatingnounUS /ˈiːtɪŋ/

the act of consuming food

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading +Phil.+ A very great comfort!

growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

hairnounUS /her/

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

halfadjectiveUS /hæf/

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In conscience, sir, The child knows your worship.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

knowsnounUS /noʊz/

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading In conscience, sir, The child knows your worship.

laughnounUS /læf/

the sound of laughing

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ Codge, codge, Dos a laugh upon a dad?

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

masternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

meatnounUS /miːt/

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

MembersnounUS /ˈmembərz/

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

MilknounUS /mɪlk/

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

NurseverbUS /nɜːrs/

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ Codge, codge, Dos a laugh upon a dad?

NursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/

plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

Phil

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From this reading +Phil.+ A very great comfort!

plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

sirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading In conscience, sir, The child knows your worship.

smileverbUS /smaɪl/

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

t'other

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From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In conscience, sir, The child knows your worship.

ToparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ Codge, codge, Dos a laugh upon a dad?

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading +Phil.+ A very great comfort!

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

worshipverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəp/

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading In conscience, sir, The child knows your worship.

Wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I am sure I Have been at double the expense of other Nurses, in eating choice meat, to make my Milk good for my young master, because I Would not spoil the growth of any one of his Members.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading +1st Nurse.+ My young master here is as like your worship As e'er he can look; has your tempting eyes To a hair: I cou'd not choose but smile To myself t'other day; I was making him clean About the secrets, to see that[74] God had sent him In a plentiful manner; it put me half In mind of your worship.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In conscience, sir, The child knows your worship.

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