used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
anew
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
bawlingnoun
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
bewitchedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪtʃt/
captured, as if under a spell
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading At length the people parted them, and led them to their chambers, they instantly received their sight.
ClownsnounUS /klaʊnz/
plural of “clown” — a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
conjuredverbUS /ˈkɑːndʒərd/
past form of “conjure” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading _How Faustus helped a Young Man to a Fair Lady._ There was a gallant young gentleman who was in love with a fair lady, living at Wurtemberg, near the doctor's house.
Dr
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From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _How Faustus helped a Young Man to a Fair Lady._ There was a gallant young gentleman who was in love with a fair lady, living at Wurtemberg, near the doctor's house.
FaustusnounUS /ˈfɔːstəs/
an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading _How Faustus helped a Young Man to a Fair Lady._ There was a gallant young gentleman who was in love with a fair lady, living at Wurtemberg, near the doctor's house.
a man of refinement
From this reading _How Faustus helped a Young Man to a Fair Lady._ There was a gallant young gentleman who was in love with a fair lady, living at Wurtemberg, near the doctor's house.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
hallowing
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From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading _How Faustus helped a Young Man to a Fair Lady._ There was a gallant young gentleman who was in love with a fair lady, living at Wurtemberg, near the doctor's house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
How
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From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading At length the people parted them, and led them to their chambers, they instantly received their sight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _How Faustus helped a Young Man to a Fair Lady._ There was a gallant young gentleman who was in love with a fair lady, living at Wurtemberg, near the doctor's house.
immediately past
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading At length the people parted them, and led them to their chambers, they instantly received their sight.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length the people parted them, and led them to their chambers, they instantly received their sight.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading _How Faustus helped a Young Man to a Fair Lady._ There was a gallant young gentleman who was in love with a fair lady, living at Wurtemberg, near the doctor's house.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _How Faustus helped a Young Man to a Fair Lady._ There was a gallant young gentleman who was in love with a fair lady, living at Wurtemberg, near the doctor's house.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _How Faustus helped a Young Man to a Fair Lady._ There was a gallant young gentleman who was in love with a fair lady, living at Wurtemberg, near the doctor's house.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
not any; not one
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
overmatched
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From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading At length the people parted them, and led them to their chambers, they instantly received their sight.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading At length the people parted them, and led them to their chambers, they instantly received their sight.
rantingnounUS /ˈræntɪŋ/
a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading At length the people parted them, and led them to their chambers, they instantly received their sight.
cut with a saw
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading At length the people parted them, and led them to their chambers, they instantly received their sight.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
express in speech
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
StudentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At length the people parted them, and led them to their chambers, they instantly received their sight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _How Faustus helped a Young Man to a Fair Lady._ There was a gallant young gentleman who was in love with a fair lady, living at Wurtemberg, near the doctor's house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
ThirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
at the time that
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
whereupon
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From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
which person or people
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The thirteen being too hard for the seven, and Dr. Faustus looking out at his window and seeing the fray, and how much they were overmatched, conjured them all blind, so that the one could not see the other, and in this manner they fought one another, which made all that saw them laugh.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The doctor coming into an inn with some friends, was disturbed by the hallowing and bawling of a parcel of drunken clowns, whereupon, when their mouths were wide open, he so conjured them, that by no means they could shut them again: and after they had stared one upon another, without being able to speak, thinking they were bewitched, they dropped away in a confused fear, one by one, and never could be got to the house afterwards.
the words that are spoken
From this reading _How he struck a parcel of Students, who were fighting together, blind; and how he served a parcel of Clowns who were singing and ranting at an inn._ Thirteen students meeting with seven more near Dr. Faustus' house, fell to, extremely, first in words and at last to blows.
Wurtemberg
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From this reading _How Faustus helped a Young Man to a Fair Lady._ There was a gallant young gentleman who was in love with a fair lady, living at Wurtemberg, near the doctor's house.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _How Faustus helped a Young Man to a Fair Lady._ There was a gallant young gentleman who was in love with a fair lady, living at Wurtemberg, near the doctor's house.
