used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
(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 And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
cause to be bored
From this reading And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Some other like it sure the man must know: Or else would copy--or in bows he deals; Perhaps he makes them, or perhaps he steals."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
cannot
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From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Some other like it sure the man must know: Or else would copy--or in bows he deals; Perhaps he makes them, or perhaps he steals."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading Some other like it sure the man must know: Or else would copy--or in bows he deals; Perhaps he makes them, or perhaps he steals."
deridingverbUS /dɪˈraɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “deride” — treat or speak of with contempt
From this reading And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
else
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From this reading Some other like it sure the man must know: Or else would copy--or in bows he deals; Perhaps he makes them, or perhaps he steals."
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
half-bashful
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From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
half-important
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From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
Homer'snounUS /ˈhoʊmərz/
possessive form of “homer” — a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading POPE'S _Homer's Odyssey_.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
How
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From this reading And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
idle-pated
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From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some other like it sure the man must know: Or else would copy--or in bows he deals; Perhaps he makes them, or perhaps he steals."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Some other like it sure the man must know: Or else would copy--or in bows he deals; Perhaps he makes them, or perhaps he steals."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Some other like it sure the man must know: Or else would copy--or in bows he deals; Perhaps he makes them, or perhaps he steals."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Some other like it sure the man must know: Or else would copy--or in bows he deals; Perhaps he makes them, or perhaps he steals."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Some other like it sure the man must know: Or else would copy--or in bows he deals; Perhaps he makes them, or perhaps he steals."
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
matronlyadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪtrənli/
befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Some other like it sure the man must know: Or else would copy--or in bows he deals; Perhaps he makes them, or perhaps he steals."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
OdysseynounUS /ˈɑːdəsi/
a long wandering and eventful journey
From this reading POPE'S _Homer's Odyssey_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
on one occasion
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some other like it sure the man must know: Or else would copy--or in bows he deals; Perhaps he makes them, or perhaps he steals."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Some other like it sure the man must know: Or else would copy--or in bows he deals; Perhaps he makes them, or perhaps he steals."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
by chance
From this reading Some other like it sure the man must know: Or else would copy--or in bows he deals; Perhaps he makes them, or perhaps he steals."
POPE'SnounUS /poʊps/
possessive form of “pope” — the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading POPE'S _Homer's Odyssey_.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
stealsnounUS /stiːlz/
plural of “steal” — an advantageous purchase
From this reading Some other like it sure the man must know: Or else would copy--or in bows he deals; Perhaps he makes them, or perhaps he steals."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Some other like it sure the man must know: Or else would copy--or in bows he deals; Perhaps he makes them, or perhaps he steals."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some other like it sure the man must know: Or else would copy--or in bows he deals; Perhaps he makes them, or perhaps he steals."
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
Turn'd
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From this reading And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
view'd
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From this reading And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And could not the idle-pated boys have brought their own errand--what is it they want that they cannot ask themselves, but must send thee to beg it for them?
at the time that
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading And now the well-known bow the master bore, Turn'd on all sides, and view'd it o'er and o'er; Whilst some deriding, "How he turns the bow!
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Some other like it sure the man must know: Or else would copy--or in bows he deals; Perhaps he makes them, or perhaps he steals."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The fair maiden approached with the half-bashful half-important look which sits so well on a young housekeeper, when she is at once proud and ashamed of the matronly duties she is called upon to discharge, and whispered something in her uncle's ear.
