used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BRAGGADOCIO WELSHMAN Is the oyster that the pearl is in, for a man may be picked out of him.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He hath the abilities of the mind in _potentia_, and _actu_ nothing but boldness.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above all men he loves an herald, and speaks pedigrees naturally.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading His clothes are in fashion before his body, and he accounts boldness the chiefest virtue.
actu
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From this reading He hath the abilities of the mind in _potentia_, and _actu_ nothing but boldness.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Above all men he loves an herald, and speaks pedigrees naturally.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Above all men he loves an herald, and speaks pedigrees naturally.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He hath the abilities of the mind in _potentia_, and _actu_ nothing but boldness.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He accounts none well descended that call him not cousin, and prefers Owen Glendower before any of the Nine Worthies.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His clothes are in fashion before his body, and he accounts boldness the chiefest virtue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A BRAGGADOCIO WELSHMAN Is the oyster that the pearl is in, for a man may be picked out of him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His clothes are in fashion before his body, and he accounts boldness the chiefest virtue.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His clothes are in fashion before his body, and he accounts boldness the chiefest virtue.
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading He hath the abilities of the mind in _potentia_, and _actu_ nothing but boldness.
BRAGGADOCIOnounUS /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/
vain and empty boasting
From this reading A BRAGGADOCIO WELSHMAN Is the oyster that the pearl is in, for a man may be picked out of him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He hath the abilities of the mind in _potentia_, and _actu_ nothing but boldness.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He accounts none well descended that call him not cousin, and prefers Owen Glendower before any of the Nine Worthies.
chiefest
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From this reading His clothes are in fashion before his body, and he accounts boldness the chiefest virtue.
clothing in general
From this reading His clothes are in fashion before his body, and he accounts boldness the chiefest virtue.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading He accounts none well descended that call him not cousin, and prefers Owen Glendower before any of the Nine Worthies.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading He accounts none well descended that call him not cousin, and prefers Owen Glendower before any of the Nine Worthies.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His clothes are in fashion before his body, and he accounts boldness the chiefest virtue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A BRAGGADOCIO WELSHMAN Is the oyster that the pearl is in, for a man may be picked out of him.
Glendowernoun
Welsh chieftain who led a revolt against Henry IV's rule in Wales (1359-1416)
From this reading He accounts none well descended that call him not cousin, and prefers Owen Glendower before any of the Nine Worthies.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading He hath the abilities of the mind in _potentia_, and _actu_ nothing but boldness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hath the abilities of the mind in _potentia_, and _actu_ nothing but boldness.
heraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading Above all men he loves an herald, and speaks pedigrees naturally.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A BRAGGADOCIO WELSHMAN Is the oyster that the pearl is in, for a man may be picked out of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His clothes are in fashion before his body, and he accounts boldness the chiefest virtue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BRAGGADOCIO WELSHMAN Is the oyster that the pearl is in, for a man may be picked out of him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BRAGGADOCIO WELSHMAN Is the oyster that the pearl is in, for a man may be picked out of him.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Above all men he loves an herald, and speaks pedigrees naturally.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A BRAGGADOCIO WELSHMAN Is the oyster that the pearl is in, for a man may be picked out of him.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A BRAGGADOCIO WELSHMAN Is the oyster that the pearl is in, for a man may be picked out of him.
the force of workers available
From this reading Above all men he loves an herald, and speaks pedigrees naturally.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He hath the abilities of the mind in _potentia_, and _actu_ nothing but boldness.
as might be expected
From this reading Above all men he loves an herald, and speaks pedigrees naturally.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading He accounts none well descended that call him not cousin, and prefers Owen Glendower before any of the Nine Worthies.
not one, and not any
From this reading He accounts none well descended that call him not cousin, and prefers Owen Glendower before any of the Nine Worthies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He accounts none well descended that call him not cousin, and prefers Owen Glendower before any of the Nine Worthies.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He hath the abilities of the mind in _potentia_, and _actu_ nothing but boldness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BRAGGADOCIO WELSHMAN Is the oyster that the pearl is in, for a man may be picked out of him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A BRAGGADOCIO WELSHMAN Is the oyster that the pearl is in, for a man may be picked out of him.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading He accounts none well descended that call him not cousin, and prefers Owen Glendower before any of the Nine Worthies.
oysternounUS /ˈɔɪstər/
marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading A BRAGGADOCIO WELSHMAN Is the oyster that the pearl is in, for a man may be picked out of him.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading A BRAGGADOCIO WELSHMAN Is the oyster that the pearl is in, for a man may be picked out of him.
pedigreesnounUS /ˈpedəɡriz/
plural of “pedigree” — the descendants of one individual
From this reading Above all men he loves an herald, and speaks pedigrees naturally.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading A BRAGGADOCIO WELSHMAN Is the oyster that the pearl is in, for a man may be picked out of him.
potentia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hath the abilities of the mind in _potentia_, and _actu_ nothing but boldness.
prefersverbUS /prəˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading He accounts none well descended that call him not cousin, and prefers Owen Glendower before any of the Nine Worthies.
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading Above all men he loves an herald, and speaks pedigrees naturally.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A BRAGGADOCIO WELSHMAN Is the oyster that the pearl is in, for a man may be picked out of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BRAGGADOCIO WELSHMAN Is the oyster that the pearl is in, for a man may be picked out of him.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading His clothes are in fashion before his body, and he accounts boldness the chiefest virtue.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He accounts none well descended that call him not cousin, and prefers Owen Glendower before any of the Nine Worthies.
WELSHMANnoun
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading A BRAGGADOCIO WELSHMAN Is the oyster that the pearl is in, for a man may be picked out of him.
WorthiesnounUS /ˈwɜːrðiz/
plural of “worthy” — an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
From this reading He accounts none well descended that call him not cousin, and prefers Owen Glendower before any of the Nine Worthies.
