Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

later than; following

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

subject to appointment

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

a man who has recently been married

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

a man whose wife committed adultery

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

using foul or obscene language

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

set up or found

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

(of a roof) constructed with a single slope on each side of the ridge supported at the end by a gable or vertical triangular portion of an end wall

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading IN THE GOLDSMITH'S GARDEN.

coins made of gold

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

possessive form of “goldsmith” — an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold

From this reading IN THE GOLDSMITH'S GARDEN.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN THE GOLDSMITH'S GARDEN.

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

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 Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

roused to anger

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

(Greek mythology) the king of Sparta at the time of the Trojan War; brother of Agamemnon; husband of Helen

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

an instance of oratory

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

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 Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

on the contrary

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

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From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

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From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

carry out

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN THE GOLDSMITH'S GARDEN.

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From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

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From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

a native of ancient Troy

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading After dinner, they bought paper, ink, and pens, and took a lodging at the house of a horse-courser in Smithfield,--a top-story room, with an open view of the horse markets backed by gabled buildings and the tower of St. Bartholomew's Church.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

which person or people

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Come, heart," cried the captain, "the mountebank will never cure thy empty stomach; here's the remedy for that," and he showed his gold piece, and dragged the scholar to an ordinary.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Ravenshaw left the poet at work upon his puppet-play, of which the title was to be: "The Tragical Comical History of Paris and Helen; otherwise the King a Cuckold; being the Sweet Sinful Loves of the Trojan Gallant and the Fair Queen of Menelaus; with the Mad, Merry Humours of the Foul-mouthed Roaring Greek Soldier, Thersites."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.

past form of “yoke” — become joined or linked together

From this reading "Rather than be yoked with this bridegroom is appointed me I would take up any husband almost upon any trust."--_Bartholomew Fair._ Ravenshaw found Master Holyday leaning back against a door-post, with the unconscious weariness of hunger, and listening with a mild interest to the oration of a quack doctor who had drawn a small crowd.