used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Prythee, say on; The setting of thine eye and cheek proclaim A matter of moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Prythee, say on; The setting of thine eye and cheek proclaim A matter of moment.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading I go, I go; look how I go; Swifter than arrow from the Tartar’s bow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While waiting for his orders to be obeyed the old commodore walked slowly up and down the floor, muttering to himself:
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading I go, I go; look how I go; Swifter than arrow from the Tartar’s bow.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Prythee, say on; The setting of thine eye and cheek proclaim A matter of moment.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
CommodorenounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːr/
a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading While waiting for his orders to be obeyed the old commodore walked slowly up and down the floor, muttering to himself:
drawing-room
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From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
the organ of sight
From this reading Prythee, say on; The setting of thine eye and cheek proclaim A matter of moment.
a social unit living together
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading While waiting for his orders to be obeyed the old commodore walked slowly up and down the floor, muttering to himself:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I go, I go; look how I go; Swifter than arrow from the Tartar’s bow.
yet to be or coming
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I go, I go; look how I go; Swifter than arrow from the Tartar’s bow.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading While waiting for his orders to be obeyed the old commodore walked slowly up and down the floor, muttering to himself:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
how
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From this reading I go, I go; look how I go; Swifter than arrow from the Tartar’s bow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I go, I go; look how I go; Swifter than arrow from the Tartar’s bow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I go, I go; look how I go; Swifter than arrow from the Tartar’s bow.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Prythee, say on; The setting of thine eye and cheek proclaim A matter of moment.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
a particular point in time
From this reading Prythee, say on; The setting of thine eye and cheek proclaim A matter of moment.
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading While waiting for his orders to be obeyed the old commodore walked slowly up and down the floor, muttering to himself:
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading While waiting for his orders to be obeyed the old commodore walked slowly up and down the floor, muttering to himself:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Prythee, say on; The setting of thine eye and cheek proclaim A matter of moment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading While waiting for his orders to be obeyed the old commodore walked slowly up and down the floor, muttering to himself:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Prythee, say on; The setting of thine eye and cheek proclaim A matter of moment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading While waiting for his orders to be obeyed the old commodore walked slowly up and down the floor, muttering to himself:
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading Prythee, say on; The setting of thine eye and cheek proclaim A matter of moment.
Prythee
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From this reading Prythee, say on; The setting of thine eye and cheek proclaim A matter of moment.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
express the need or desire for
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
reunitedverbUS /ˌriːuːˈnaɪtɪd/
past form of “reunite” — have a reunion; unite again
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
express in words
From this reading Prythee, say on; The setting of thine eye and cheek proclaim A matter of moment.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Prythee, say on; The setting of thine eye and cheek proclaim A matter of moment.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading SHAKESPEARE.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading While waiting for his orders to be obeyed the old commodore walked slowly up and down the floor, muttering to himself:
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
SwifteradjectiveUS /ˈswɪftər/
comparative of “swift” — moving very fast
From this reading I go, I go; look how I go; Swifter than arrow from the Tartar’s bow.
Tartar's
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From this reading I go, I go; look how I go; Swifter than arrow from the Tartar’s bow.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I go, I go; look how I go; Swifter than arrow from the Tartar’s bow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Prythee, say on; The setting of thine eye and cheek proclaim A matter of moment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading Prythee, say on; The setting of thine eye and cheek proclaim A matter of moment.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While waiting for his orders to be obeyed the old commodore walked slowly up and down the floor, muttering to himself:
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading While waiting for his orders to be obeyed the old commodore walked slowly up and down the floor, muttering to himself:
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading While waiting for his orders to be obeyed the old commodore walked slowly up and down the floor, muttering to himself:
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the happy reunited pair spoke of future hopes and plans, Commodore Bruce passed off to the long drawing-room, rang for his servant and sent the man first, to go in turn to every member of the family and request each one to come thither, and then to call every domestic in the house to the presence of the master.
