used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The devil is but his father-in-law, and yet for the love he bears him will leave him as much as if he were his own child.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading The devil is but his father-in-law, and yet for the love he bears him will leave him as much as if he were his own child.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading One term fleshes him, or a Fleet Street breakfast.
bunglernounUS /ˈbʌŋɡlər/
someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence
From this reading He is yet but a bungler, and knows not how to cut up a man without tearing, but by a pattern.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The devil is but his father-in-law, and yet for the love he bears him will leave him as much as if he were his own child.
conies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a tumbler to drive in the conies.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading The devil is but his father-in-law, and yet for the love he bears him will leave him as much as if he were his own child.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading It is a tumbler to drive in the conies.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
father-in-lawnounUS /ˈfɑːðərɪnlɔː/
the father of your spouse
From this reading The devil is but his father-in-law, and yet for the love he bears him will leave him as much as if he were his own child.
FleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading One term fleshes him, or a Fleet Street breakfast.
fleshes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One term fleshes him, or a Fleet Street breakfast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
hangernounUS /ˈhæŋər/
a worker who hangs something
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is yet but a bungler, and knows not how to cut up a man without tearing, but by a pattern.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One term fleshes him, or a Fleet Street breakfast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is yet but a bungler, and knows not how to cut up a man without tearing, but by a pattern.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The devil is but his father-in-law, and yet for the love he bears him will leave him as much as if he were his own child.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a tumbler to drive in the conies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He is yet but a bungler, and knows not how to cut up a man without tearing, but by a pattern.
go away from a place
From this reading The devil is but his father-in-law, and yet for the love he bears him will leave him as much as if he were his own child.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The devil is but his father-in-law, and yet for the love he bears him will leave him as much as if he were his own child.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He is yet but a bungler, and knows not how to cut up a man without tearing, but by a pattern.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The devil is but his father-in-law, and yet for the love he bears him will leave him as much as if he were his own child.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One term fleshes him, or a Fleet Street breakfast.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One term fleshes him, or a Fleet Street breakfast.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The devil is but his father-in-law, and yet for the love he bears him will leave him as much as if he were his own child.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading He is yet but a bungler, and knows not how to cut up a man without tearing, but by a pattern.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
Identical; not different.
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading One term fleshes him, or a Fleet Street breakfast.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading He is yet but a bungler, and knows not how to cut up a man without tearing, but by a pattern.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading One term fleshes him, or a Fleet Street breakfast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a tumbler to drive in the conies.
tumblernounUS /ˈtʌmblər/
a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.
From this reading It is a tumbler to drive in the conies.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He is yet but a bungler, and knows not how to cut up a man without tearing, but by a pattern.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The devil is but his father-in-law, and yet for the love he bears him will leave him as much as if he were his own child.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The devil is but his father-in-law, and yet for the love he bears him will leave him as much as if he were his own child.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He is yet but a bungler, and knows not how to cut up a man without tearing, but by a pattern.
YEOMANnounUS /ˈjoʊmən/
officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch
From this reading HIS YEOMAN Is the hanger that a sergeant wears by his side; it is a false die of the same ball but not the same cut, for it runs somewhat higher and does more mischief.
but in spite of that
From this reading He is yet but a bungler, and knows not how to cut up a man without tearing, but by a pattern.
