used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
Ah
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From this reading Ah, gentle words! kind utterance of pity!
alms-deeds
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From this reading Also there are Who being rich and bountiful, do lack Both thanks and love, because their naked alms-deeds Have no fair human robes of kindness on them.”
in addition
From this reading Also there are Who being rich and bountiful, do lack Both thanks and love, because their naked alms-deeds Have no fair human robes of kindness on them.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are, who being poor, unto the poorer Are rich, having this wealth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
for the reason that
From this reading Also there are Who being rich and bountiful, do lack Both thanks and love, because their naked alms-deeds Have no fair human robes of kindness on them.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There are, who being poor, unto the poorer Are rich, having this wealth.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Also there are Who being rich and bountiful, do lack Both thanks and love, because their naked alms-deeds Have no fair human robes of kindness on them.”
bountifuladjectiveUS /ˈbaʊntɪfəl/
given or giving freely
From this reading Also there are Who being rich and bountiful, do lack Both thanks and love, because their naked alms-deeds Have no fair human robes of kindness on them.”
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Also there are Who being rich and bountiful, do lack Both thanks and love, because their naked alms-deeds Have no fair human robes of kindness on them.”
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
Edith
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From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Also there are Who being rich and bountiful, do lack Both thanks and love, because their naked alms-deeds Have no fair human robes of kindness on them.”
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Also there are Who being rich and bountiful, do lack Both thanks and love, because their naked alms-deeds Have no fair human robes of kindness on them.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There are, who being poor, unto the poorer Are rich, having this wealth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Also there are Who being rich and bountiful, do lack Both thanks and love, because their naked alms-deeds Have no fair human robes of kindness on them.”
an iconic mental representation
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Ah, gentle words! kind utterance of pity!
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Also there are Who being rich and bountiful, do lack Both thanks and love, because their naked alms-deeds Have no fair human robes of kindness on them.”
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Also there are Who being rich and bountiful, do lack Both thanks and love, because their naked alms-deeds Have no fair human robes of kindness on them.”
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Also there are Who being rich and bountiful, do lack Both thanks and love, because their naked alms-deeds Have no fair human robes of kindness on them.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Also there are Who being rich and bountiful, do lack Both thanks and love, because their naked alms-deeds Have no fair human robes of kindness on them.”
ne'eradverbUS /ner/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
not any; not one
From this reading Also there are Who being rich and bountiful, do lack Both thanks and love, because their naked alms-deeds Have no fair human robes of kindness on them.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Ah, gentle words! kind utterance of pity!
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading There are, who being poor, unto the poorer Are rich, having this wealth.
pooreradjectiveUS /ˈpuːrər/
comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading There are, who being poor, unto the poorer Are rich, having this wealth.
reverentlyadverbUS /ˈrevərəntli/
with reverence; in a reverent manner
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
possessing material wealth
From this reading There are, who being poor, unto the poorer Are rich, having this wealth.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Also there are Who being rich and bountiful, do lack Both thanks and love, because their naked alms-deeds Have no fair human robes of kindness on them.”
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
spake
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From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Also there are Who being rich and bountiful, do lack Both thanks and love, because their naked alms-deeds Have no fair human robes of kindness on them.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are, who being poor, unto the poorer Are rich, having this wealth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Also there are Who being rich and bountiful, do lack Both thanks and love, because their naked alms-deeds Have no fair human robes of kindness on them.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Also there are Who being rich and bountiful, do lack Both thanks and love, because their naked alms-deeds Have no fair human robes of kindness on them.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are, who being poor, unto the poorer Are rich, having this wealth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There are, who being poor, unto the poorer Are rich, having this wealth.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading There are, who being poor, unto the poorer Are rich, having this wealth.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading Ah, gentle words! kind utterance of pity!
Vincent
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From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading There are, who being poor, unto the poorer Are rich, having this wealth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
which person or people
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading “She had a treasure Of wondrous coin--stamped with His gentle image Who is in heaven, and was on earth and spake As man ne’er spake but He.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Ah, gentle words! kind utterance of pity!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And, please you, Mistress Edith,” said Mercy Rogers, as she reverently contemplated a handful of silver coins which Master Field had taken from the box, before he left the house with Vincent, “please you, Mistress Edith, is it for the poor?”
