used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I beg your Majesty to permit me to choose a wife.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Do you know, Bertram, what she has done for your King?” asked the monarch, who had treated Bertram like a son.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “I beg your Majesty to permit me to choose a wife.”
Bertram
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From this reading “Bertram,” said the King, “take her; she's your wife!”
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading “Yes, your Majesty,” replied Bertram; “but why should I marry a girl who owes her breeding to my father's charity?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Yes, your Majesty,” replied Bertram; “but why should I marry a girl who owes her breeding to my father's charity?”
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading “Yes, your Majesty,” replied Bertram; “but why should I marry a girl who owes her breeding to my father's charity?”
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading “I beg your Majesty to permit me to choose a wife.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you know, Bertram, what she has done for your King?” asked the monarch, who had treated Bertram like a son.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Do you know, Bertram, what she has done for your King?” asked the monarch, who had treated Bertram like a son.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Yes, your Majesty,” replied Bertram; “but why should I marry a girl who owes her breeding to my father's charity?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Do you know, Bertram, what she has done for your King?” asked the monarch, who had treated Bertram like a son.
a young female
From this reading “Yes, your Majesty,” replied Bertram; “but why should I marry a girl who owes her breeding to my father's charity?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Do you know, Bertram, what she has done for your King?” asked the monarch, who had treated Bertram like a son.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Do you know, Bertram, what she has done for your King?” asked the monarch, who had treated Bertram like a son.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Bertram,” said the King, “take her; she's your wife!”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I beg your Majesty to permit me to choose a wife.”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “Bertram,” said the King, “take her; she's your wife!”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do you know, Bertram, what she has done for your King?” asked the monarch, who had treated Bertram like a son.
liegenounUS /liːdʒ/
a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
From this reading “My wife, my liege?” said Bertram.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Do you know, Bertram, what she has done for your King?” asked the monarch, who had treated Bertram like a son.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading “I beg your Majesty to permit me to choose a wife.”
take in marriage
From this reading “Yes, your Majesty,” replied Bertram; “but why should I marry a girl who owes her breeding to my father's charity?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I beg your Majesty to permit me to choose a wife.”
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading “Do you know, Bertram, what she has done for your King?” asked the monarch, who had treated Bertram like a son.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My wife, my liege?” said Bertram.
owesverbUS /oʊz/
third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading “Yes, your Majesty,” replied Bertram; “but why should I marry a girl who owes her breeding to my father's charity?”
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading “I beg your Majesty to permit me to choose a wife.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes, your Majesty,” replied Bertram; “but why should I marry a girl who owes her breeding to my father's charity?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Bertram,” said the King, “take her; she's your wife!”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Do you know, Bertram, what she has done for your King?” asked the monarch, who had treated Bertram like a son.
she's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Bertram,” said the King, “take her; she's your wife!”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Yes, your Majesty,” replied Bertram; “but why should I marry a girl who owes her breeding to my father's charity?”
a male human offspring
From this reading “Do you know, Bertram, what she has done for your King?” asked the monarch, who had treated Bertram like a son.
carry out
From this reading “Bertram,” said the King, “take her; she's your wife!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Bertram,” said the King, “take her; she's your wife!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I beg your Majesty to permit me to choose a wife.”
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading “Do you know, Bertram, what she has done for your King?” asked the monarch, who had treated Bertram like a son.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Do you know, Bertram, what she has done for your King?” asked the monarch, who had treated Bertram like a son.
which person or people
From this reading “Do you know, Bertram, what she has done for your King?” asked the monarch, who had treated Bertram like a son.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Yes, your Majesty,” replied Bertram; “but why should I marry a girl who owes her breeding to my father's charity?”
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “Bertram,” said the King, “take her; she's your wife!”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, your Majesty,” replied Bertram; “but why should I marry a girl who owes her breeding to my father's charity?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you know, Bertram, what she has done for your King?” asked the monarch, who had treated Bertram like a son.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Bertram,” said the King, “take her; she's your wife!”
