Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

a rapid active commotion

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading --_Cymbeline._ "No, truly, Ursula, she is too disdainful I know, her spirits are as coy and wild As haggards of the rock.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading --_Cymbeline._ "No, truly, Ursula, she is too disdainful I know, her spirits are as coy and wild As haggards of the rock.

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

From this reading --_Cymbeline._ "No, truly, Ursula, she is too disdainful I know, her spirits are as coy and wild As haggards of the rock.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

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From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

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From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

From this reading --_Cymbeline._ "No, truly, Ursula, she is too disdainful I know, her spirits are as coy and wild As haggards of the rock.

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From this reading --_Cymbeline._ "No, truly, Ursula, she is too disdainful I know, her spirits are as coy and wild As haggards of the rock.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

look down on with disdain

From this reading * * * * * Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eyes, Misprising what they look on."

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading --_Cymbeline._ "No, truly, Ursula, she is too disdainful I know, her spirits are as coy and wild As haggards of the rock.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

to an extreme degree

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

opinion or judgment

From this reading * * * * * Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eyes, Misprising what they look on."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

educate for a future role or function

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

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From this reading --_Cymbeline._ "No, truly, Ursula, she is too disdainful I know, her spirits are as coy and wild As haggards of the rock.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "How hard it is to hide the sparks of nature!"

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

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

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

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading --_Cymbeline._ "No, truly, Ursula, she is too disdainful I know, her spirits are as coy and wild As haggards of the rock.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading "How hard it is to hide the sparks of nature!"

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

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

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

From this reading "How hard it is to hide the sparks of nature!"

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

From this reading --_Cymbeline._ "No, truly, Ursula, she is too disdainful I know, her spirits are as coy and wild As haggards of the rock.

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

From this reading * * * * * Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eyes, Misprising what they look on."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

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

From this reading "How hard it is to hide the sparks of nature!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "How hard it is to hide the sparks of nature!"

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading --_Cymbeline._ "No, truly, Ursula, she is too disdainful I know, her spirits are as coy and wild As haggards of the rock.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading * * * * * Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eyes, Misprising what they look on."

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

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

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

From this reading * * * * * Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eyes, Misprising what they look on."

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading "How hard it is to hide the sparks of nature!"

not any; not one

From this reading --_Cymbeline._ "No, truly, Ursula, she is too disdainful I know, her spirits are as coy and wild As haggards of the rock.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "How hard it is to hide the sparks of nature!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading * * * * * Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eyes, Misprising what they look on."

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

on the contrary

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading * * * * * Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eyes, Misprising what they look on."

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading --_Cymbeline._ "No, truly, Ursula, she is too disdainful I know, her spirits are as coy and wild As haggards of the rock.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

a place of inviolable privacy

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading * * * * * Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eyes, Misprising what they look on."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading --_Cymbeline._ "No, truly, Ursula, she is too disdainful I know, her spirits are as coy and wild As haggards of the rock.

term of address for a man

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading * * * * * Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eyes, Misprising what they look on."

plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light

From this reading "How hard it is to hide the sparks of nature!"

express in speech

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading --_Cymbeline._ "No, truly, Ursula, she is too disdainful I know, her spirits are as coy and wild As haggards of the rock.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

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

From this reading "How hard it is to hide the sparks of nature!"

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading * * * * * Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eyes, Misprising what they look on."

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

From this reading "How hard it is to hide the sparks of nature!"

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading --_Cymbeline._ "No, truly, Ursula, she is too disdainful I know, her spirits are as coy and wild As haggards of the rock.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading --_Cymbeline._ "No, truly, Ursula, she is too disdainful I know, her spirits are as coy and wild As haggards of the rock.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

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

From this reading --_Cymbeline._ "No, truly, Ursula, she is too disdainful I know, her spirits are as coy and wild As haggards of the rock.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading * * * * * Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eyes, Misprising what they look on."

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading --_Cymbeline._ "No, truly, Ursula, she is too disdainful I know, her spirits are as coy and wild As haggards of the rock.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading --_Much Ado About Nothing._ "Sir Guy," says Miss Chesney, two days later, bursting into his private sanctum as "the eve is declining," in a rather stormy fashion, "I must ask you to speak to your groom Buckley: he has been exceedingly rude to me."