used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
(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 All this could not persuade the constable, but Harry must go, on which she lent the constable a knock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Notice being given to the captain, he asked who struck him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Notice being given to the captain, he asked who struck him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
Boulogne
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From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All this could not persuade the constable, but Harry must go, on which she lent the constable a knock.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Notice being given to the captain, he asked who struck him.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
constablesnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəlz/
plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading The constables of Westminster pressed Meg's fellow servant, and she told them if they took him her mistress was undone.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All this could not persuade the constable, but Harry must go, on which she lent the constable a knock.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Marry," quoth Meg, "I did, and if I did not love soldiers I'd serve you so too."
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
a boy or man
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Notice being given to the captain, he asked who struck him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading All this could not persuade the constable, but Harry must go, on which she lent the constable a knock.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Notice being given to the captain, he asked who struck him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The constables of Westminster pressed Meg's fellow servant, and she told them if they took him her mistress was undone.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Marry," quoth Meg, "I did, and if I did not love soldiers I'd serve you so too."
I'd
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From this reading "Marry," quoth Meg, "I did, and if I did not love soldiers I'd serve you so too."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The constables of Westminster pressed Meg's fellow servant, and she told them if they took him her mistress was undone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading All this could not persuade the constable, but Harry must go, on which she lent the constable a knock.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading All this could not persuade the constable, but Harry must go, on which she lent the constable a knock.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Marry," quoth Meg, "I did, and if I did not love soldiers I'd serve you so too."
take in marriage
From this reading "Marry," quoth Meg, "I did, and if I did not love soldiers I'd serve you so too."
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading "Marry," quoth Meg, "I did, and if I did not love soldiers I'd serve you so too."
Meg's
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From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The constables of Westminster pressed Meg's fellow servant, and she told them if they took him her mistress was undone.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading All this could not persuade the constable, but Harry must go, on which she lent the constable a knock.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All this could not persuade the constable, but Harry must go, on which she lent the constable a knock.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Notice being given to the captain, he asked who struck him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All this could not persuade the constable, but Harry must go, on which she lent the constable a knock.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading All this could not persuade the constable, but Harry must go, on which she lent the constable a knock.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
compacted by ironing
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
quoth
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From this reading "Marry," quoth Meg, "I did, and if I did not love soldiers I'd serve you so too."
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "Marry," quoth Meg, "I did, and if I did not love soldiers I'd serve you so too."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The constables of Westminster pressed Meg's fellow servant, and she told them if they took him her mistress was undone.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Marry," quoth Meg, "I did, and if I did not love soldiers I'd serve you so too."
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "Marry," quoth Meg, "I did, and if I did not love soldiers I'd serve you so too."
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Notice being given to the captain, he asked who struck him.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The constables of Westminster pressed Meg's fellow servant, and she told them if they took him her mistress was undone.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The constables of Westminster pressed Meg's fellow servant, and she told them if they took him her mistress was undone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this could not persuade the constable, but Harry must go, on which she lent the constable a knock.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The constables of Westminster pressed Meg's fellow servant, and she told them if they took him her mistress was undone.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Marry," quoth Meg, "I did, and if I did not love soldiers I'd serve you so too."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The constables of Westminster pressed Meg's fellow servant, and she told them if they took him her mistress was undone.
undoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading The constables of Westminster pressed Meg's fellow servant, and she told them if they took him her mistress was undone.
UsagenounUS /ˈjuːsədʒ/
the act of using
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The constables of Westminster pressed Meg's fellow servant, and she told them if they took him her mistress was undone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Meg's Fellow Servant pressed; her Usage of the Constable; and of her taking Press Money to go to Boulogne._ In those days were wars between England and France, and a hot press about London.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading The constables of Westminster pressed Meg's fellow servant, and she told them if they took him her mistress was undone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All this could not persuade the constable, but Harry must go, on which she lent the constable a knock.
which person or people
From this reading Notice being given to the captain, he asked who struck him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Marry," quoth Meg, "I did, and if I did not love soldiers I'd serve you so too."
