Chapter III

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

From this reading Oh that I had a Lad that he might down didle me, For I feare I shall run mad.

possessing life

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

(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 _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

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

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

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

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

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From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

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From this reading Good dressing, fine cloathes, with other fine shews, May serve to make painted fools.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

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From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading Good dressing, fine cloathes, with other fine shews, May serve to make painted fools.

at any time

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

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From this reading Oh that I had a Lad that he might down didle me, For I feare I shall run mad.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Good dressing, fine cloathes, with other fine shews, May serve to make painted fools.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading A poor flash of wit, for a time may be fit To wrangle a question in Schools.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading A poor flash of wit, for a time may be fit To wrangle a question in Schools.

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading Good dressing, fine cloathes, with other fine shews, May serve to make painted fools.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Oh that I had a Lad that he might down didle me, For I feare I shall run mad.

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From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

coins made of gold

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Good dressing, fine cloathes, with other fine shews, May serve to make painted fools.

death of a person

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

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

From this reading Oh that I had a Lad that he might down didle me, For I feare I shall run mad.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

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

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

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

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

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

From this reading Oh that I had a Lad that he might down didle me, For I feare I shall run mad.

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

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

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

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

a boy or man

From this reading Oh that I had a Lad that he might down didle me, For I feare I shall run mad.

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From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

roused to anger

From this reading Oh that I had a Lad that he might down didle me, For I feare I shall run mad.

engage in

From this reading Good dressing, fine cloathes, with other fine shews, May serve to make painted fools.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A poor flash of wit, for a time may be fit To wrangle a question in Schools.

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

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Oh that I had a Lad that he might down didle me, For I feare I shall run mad.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A poor flash of wit, for a time may be fit To wrangle a question in Schools.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh that I had a Lad that he might down didle me, For I feare I shall run mad.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Good dressing, fine cloathes, with other fine shews, May serve to make painted fools.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

coated with paint

From this reading Good dressing, fine cloathes, with other fine shews, May serve to make painted fools.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading A poor flash of wit, for a time may be fit To wrangle a question in Schools.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

the act of punishing

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading A poor flash of wit, for a time may be fit To wrangle a question in Schools.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Oh that I had a Lad that he might down didle me, For I feare I shall run mad.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading A poor flash of wit, for a time may be fit To wrangle a question in Schools.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Good dressing, fine cloathes, with other fine shews, May serve to make painted fools.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Oh that I had a Lad that he might down didle me, For I feare I shall run mad.

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From this reading Good dressing, fine cloathes, with other fine shews, May serve to make painted fools.

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

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

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

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A poor flash of wit, for a time may be fit To wrangle a question in Schools.

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

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

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From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

except if; if not

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

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

From this reading _The ~Doctors~ Touchstone._ I never did hold, all that glisters is Gold, Unless by the Touch it be try’d; Nor ever could find, that it was a true signe, To judge a man by the outside.

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From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading A poor flash of wit, for a time may be fit To wrangle a question in Schools.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Good dressing, fine cloathes, with other fine shews, May serve to make painted fools.

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From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading What punishment is that man worthy to have, That thus will presume to wedde, He deserves to be layd alive in his grave, That woo’d and cannot in bed; Down didle down[,] down didle me.

an angry dispute

From this reading A poor flash of wit, for a time may be fit To wrangle a question in Schools.