used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "My lord hath Xeres wine that is the very original nectar of the gods, and he drinks it from goblets worth a king's ransom.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was late afternoon when the Governor dismissed us, and I found myself leaving the house in company with Master Pory.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am bound for my lord's," said that worthy, as we neared the guest house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Council met at Yeardley's house, and I was called before it to make my report of the expedition of the day before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Council met at Yeardley's house, and I was called before it to make my report of the expedition of the day before.
confined by bonds
From this reading "I am bound for my lord's," said that worthy, as we neared the guest house.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Council met at Yeardley's house, and I was called before it to make my report of the expedition of the day before.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was late afternoon when the Governor dismissed us, and I found myself leaving the house in company with Master Pory.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The Council met at Yeardley's house, and I was called before it to make my report of the expedition of the day before.
Councillors
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From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading It was late afternoon when the Governor dismissed us, and I found myself leaving the house in company with Master Pory.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading "My lord hath Xeres wine that is the very original nectar of the gods, and he drinks it from goblets worth a king's ransom.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The Council met at Yeardley's house, and I was called before it to make my report of the expedition of the day before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am bound for my lord's," said that worthy, as we neared the guest house.
set up or found
From this reading It was late afternoon when the Governor dismissed us, and I found myself leaving the house in company with Master Pory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
goblets
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From this reading "My lord hath Xeres wine that is the very original nectar of the gods, and he drinks it from goblets worth a king's ransom.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "My lord hath Xeres wine that is the very original nectar of the gods, and he drinks it from goblets worth a king's ransom.
the head of a state government
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "I am bound for my lord's," said that worthy, as we neared the guest house.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "My lord hath Xeres wine that is the very original nectar of the gods, and he drinks it from goblets worth a king's ransom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My lord hath Xeres wine that is the very original nectar of the gods, and he drinks it from goblets worth a king's ransom.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Council met at Yeardley's house, and I was called before it to make my report of the expedition of the day before.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My lord hath Xeres wine that is the very original nectar of the gods, and he drinks it from goblets worth a king's ransom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Council met at Yeardley's house, and I was called before it to make my report of the expedition of the day before.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "My lord hath Xeres wine that is the very original nectar of the gods, and he drinks it from goblets worth a king's ransom.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late afternoon when the Governor dismissed us, and I found myself leaving the house in company with Master Pory.
the act of departing
From this reading It was late afternoon when the Governor dismissed us, and I found myself leaving the house in company with Master Pory.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
hear with intention
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "My lord hath Xeres wine that is the very original nectar of the gods, and he drinks it from goblets worth a king's ransom.
lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "I am bound for my lord's," said that worthy, as we neared the guest house.
engage in
From this reading The Council met at Yeardley's house, and I was called before it to make my report of the expedition of the day before.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was late afternoon when the Governor dismissed us, and I found myself leaving the house in company with Master Pory.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The Council met at Yeardley's house, and I was called before it to make my report of the expedition of the day before.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Council met at Yeardley's house, and I was called before it to make my report of the expedition of the day before.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading It was late afternoon when the Governor dismissed us, and I found myself leaving the house in company with Master Pory.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading "I am bound for my lord's," said that worthy, as we neared the guest house.
nectarnounUS /ˈnektər/
a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
From this reading "My lord hath Xeres wine that is the very original nectar of the gods, and he drinks it from goblets worth a king's ransom.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
Opechancanough
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From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading "My lord hath Xeres wine that is the very original nectar of the gods, and he drinks it from goblets worth a king's ransom.
Paspaheghs
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From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
Pory
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From this reading It was late afternoon when the Governor dismissed us, and I found myself leaving the house in company with Master Pory.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
ransomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading "My lord hath Xeres wine that is the very original nectar of the gods, and he drinks it from goblets worth a king's ransom.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The Council met at Yeardley's house, and I was called before it to make my report of the expedition of the day before.
relieve from
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am bound for my lord's," said that worthy, as we neared the guest house.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am bound for my lord's," said that worthy, as we neared the guest house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
UnprofitableadjectiveUS /ənˈprɑːfɪtəbəl/
producing little or no profit or gain
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was late afternoon when the Governor dismissed us, and I found myself leaving the house in company with Master Pory.
precisely as stated
From this reading "My lord hath Xeres wine that is the very original nectar of the gods, and he drinks it from goblets worth a king's ransom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Council met at Yeardley's house, and I was called before it to make my report of the expedition of the day before.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I am bound for my lord's," said that worthy, as we neared the guest house.
at the time that
From this reading It was late afternoon when the Governor dismissed us, and I found myself leaving the house in company with Master Pory.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
which person or people
From this reading In which I am Rid of an Unprofitable Servant The next day, Governor and Councillors sat to receive presents from the Paspaheghs and to listen to long and affectionate messages from Opechancanough, who, like the player queen, did protest too much.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading "My lord hath Xeres wine that is the very original nectar of the gods, and he drinks it from goblets worth a king's ransom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was late afternoon when the Governor dismissed us, and I found myself leaving the house in company with Master Pory.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "My lord hath Xeres wine that is the very original nectar of the gods, and he drinks it from goblets worth a king's ransom.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "I am bound for my lord's," said that worthy, as we neared the guest house.
Xeres
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From this reading "My lord hath Xeres wine that is the very original nectar of the gods, and he drinks it from goblets worth a king's ransom.
Yeardley's
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From this reading The Council met at Yeardley's house, and I was called before it to make my report of the expedition of the day before.
