10
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From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
15
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From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
20
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From this reading 20 With tears his dear wife unto him did say, "My dear, be contented, I'll send her away."
25
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From this reading Altho' that her father hated her so, 25 He good education on her did bestow, And with a gold locket, and robes of the best, This slighted young damsel was commonly drest.
30
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From this reading But when unto stature this damsel was grown, And found from her father she had no love shewn, 30 She cried, "Before I will lie under his frown, I am fully resolv'd to range the world round."
5
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From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
in addition
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
Altho
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From this reading Altho' that her father hated her so, 25 He good education on her did bestow, And with a gold locket, and robes of the best, This slighted young damsel was commonly drest.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then into the country this child she did send, For to be brought up by an intimate friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Saying, "Since this is of the same sort as the first, In my habitation she shall not be nurs'd; Pray let it be sent into the country, For where I am, truly this child shall not be."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 20 With tears his dear wife unto him did say, "My dear, be contented, I'll send her away."
completely unclothed
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But when unto stature this damsel was grown, And found from her father she had no love shewn, 30 She cried, "Before I will lie under his frown, I am fully resolv'd to range the world round."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Altho' that her father hated her so, 25 He good education on her did bestow, And with a gold locket, and robes of the best, This slighted young damsel was commonly drest.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading Altho' that her father hated her so, 25 He good education on her did bestow, And with a gold locket, and robes of the best, This slighted young damsel was commonly drest.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
a youthful male person
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Then into the country this child she did send, For to be brought up by an intimate friend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then into the country this child she did send, For to be brought up by an intimate friend.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Saying, "Since this is of the same sort as the first, In my habitation she shall not be nurs'd; Pray let it be sent into the country, For where I am, truly this child shall not be."
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
rid of obstructions
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Altho' that her father hated her so, 25 He good education on her did bestow, And with a gold locket, and robes of the best, This slighted young damsel was commonly drest.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading 20 With tears his dear wife unto him did say, "My dear, be contented, I'll send her away."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Saying, "Since this is of the same sort as the first, In my habitation she shall not be nurs'd; Pray let it be sent into the country, For where I am, truly this child shall not be."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading But when unto stature this damsel was grown, And found from her father she had no love shewn, 30 She cried, "Before I will lie under his frown, I am fully resolv'd to range the world round."
damselnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/
a young unmarried woman
From this reading Altho' that her father hated her so, 25 He good education on her did bestow, And with a gold locket, and robes of the best, This slighted young damsel was commonly drest.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
a female human offspring
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
dearly loved
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
dittynounUS /ˈdɪti/
a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung)
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
drest
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From this reading Altho' that her father hated her so, 25 He good education on her did bestow, And with a gold locket, and robes of the best, This slighted young damsel was commonly drest.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Altho' that her father hated her so, 25 He good education on her did bestow, And with a gold locket, and robes of the best, This slighted young damsel was commonly drest.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
set up or found
From this reading But when unto stature this damsel was grown, And found from her father she had no love shewn, 30 She cried, "Before I will lie under his frown, I am fully resolv'd to range the world round."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Then into the country this child she did send, For to be brought up by an intimate friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But when unto stature this damsel was grown, And found from her father she had no love shewn, 30 She cried, "Before I will lie under his frown, I am fully resolv'd to range the world round."
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading But when unto stature this damsel was grown, And found from her father she had no love shewn, 30 She cried, "Before I will lie under his frown, I am fully resolv'd to range the world round."
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading But when unto stature this damsel was grown, And found from her father she had no love shewn, 30 She cried, "Before I will lie under his frown, I am fully resolv'd to range the world round."
coins made of gold
From this reading Altho' that her father hated her so, 25 He good education on her did bestow, And with a gold locket, and robes of the best, This slighted young damsel was commonly drest.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Altho' that her father hated her so, 25 He good education on her did bestow, And with a gold locket, and robes of the best, This slighted young damsel was commonly drest.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading But when unto stature this damsel was grown, And found from her father she had no love shewn, 30 She cried, "Before I will lie under his frown, I am fully resolv'd to range the world round."
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading Saying, "Since this is of the same sort as the first, In my habitation she shall not be nurs'd; Pray let it be sent into the country, For where I am, truly this child shall not be."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
hasn't
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From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Altho' that her father hated her so, 25 He good education on her did bestow, And with a gold locket, and robes of the best, This slighted young damsel was commonly drest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 20 With tears his dear wife unto him did say, "My dear, be contented, I'll send her away."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
I'll
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From this reading 20 With tears his dear wife unto him did say, "My dear, be contented, I'll send her away."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Then into the country this child she did send, For to be brought up by an intimate friend.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Saying, "Since this is of the same sort as the first, In my habitation she shall not be nurs'd; Pray let it be sent into the country, For where I am, truly this child shall not be."
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading But when unto stature this damsel was grown, And found from her father she had no love shewn, 30 She cried, "Before I will lie under his frown, I am fully resolv'd to range the world round."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
locketnounUS /ˈlɑːkɪt/
a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace
From this reading Altho' that her father hated her so, 25 He good education on her did bestow, And with a gold locket, and robes of the best, This slighted young damsel was commonly drest.
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 You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But when unto stature this damsel was grown, And found from her father she had no love shewn, 30 She cried, "Before I will lie under his frown, I am fully resolv'd to range the world round."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
not any; not one
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Saying, "Since this is of the same sort as the first, In my habitation she shall not be nurs'd; Pray let it be sent into the country, For where I am, truly this child shall not be."
nurs'd
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From this reading Saying, "Since this is of the same sort as the first, In my habitation she shall not be nurs'd; Pray let it be sent into the country, For where I am, truly this child shall not be."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Altho' that her father hated her so, 25 He good education on her did bestow, And with a gold locket, and robes of the best, This slighted young damsel was commonly drest.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Saying, "Since this is of the same sort as the first, In my habitation she shall not be nurs'd; Pray let it be sent into the country, For where I am, truly this child shall not be."
in the near future
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading But when unto stature this damsel was grown, And found from her father she had no love shewn, 30 She cried, "Before I will lie under his frown, I am fully resolv'd to range the world round."
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
resolv'd
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From this reading But when unto stature this damsel was grown, And found from her father she had no love shewn, 30 She cried, "Before I will lie under his frown, I am fully resolv'd to range the world round."
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Altho' that her father hated her so, 25 He good education on her did bestow, And with a gold locket, and robes of the best, This slighted young damsel was commonly drest.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading But when unto stature this damsel was grown, And found from her father she had no love shewn, 30 She cried, "Before I will lie under his frown, I am fully resolv'd to range the world round."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
Identical; not different.
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
express in words
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Saying, "Since this is of the same sort as the first, In my habitation she shall not be nurs'd; Pray let it be sent into the country, For where I am, truly this child shall not be."
cause to go somewhere
From this reading 20 With tears his dear wife unto him did say, "My dear, be contented, I'll send her away."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Saying, "Since this is of the same sort as the first, In my habitation she shall not be nurs'd; Pray let it be sent into the country, For where I am, truly this child shall not be."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
have in common
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
shewn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when unto stature this damsel was grown, And found from her father she had no love shewn, 30 She cried, "Before I will lie under his frown, I am fully resolv'd to range the world round."
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Saying, "Since this is of the same sort as the first, In my habitation she shall not be nurs'd; Pray let it be sent into the country, For where I am, truly this child shall not be."
slightedverbUS /ˈslaɪtɪd/
past form of “slight” — pay no attention to, disrespect
From this reading Altho' that her father hated her so, 25 He good education on her did bestow, And with a gold locket, and robes of the best, This slighted young damsel was commonly drest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Altho' that her father hated her so, 25 He good education on her did bestow, And with a gold locket, and robes of the best, This slighted young damsel was commonly drest.
in the near future
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading But when unto stature this damsel was grown, And found from her father she had no love shewn, 30 She cried, "Before I will lie under his frown, I am fully resolv'd to range the world round."
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading 20 With tears his dear wife unto him did say, "My dear, be contented, I'll send her away."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Altho' that her father hated her so, 25 He good education on her did bestow, And with a gold locket, and robes of the best, This slighted young damsel was commonly drest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then into the country this child she did send, For to be brought up by an intimate friend.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Saying, "Since this is of the same sort as the first, In my habitation she shall not be nurs'd; Pray let it be sent into the country, For where I am, truly this child shall not be."
twas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But when unto stature this damsel was grown, And found from her father she had no love shewn, 30 She cried, "Before I will lie under his frown, I am fully resolv'd to range the world round."
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then into the country this child she did send, For to be brought up by an intimate friend.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
at the time that
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
in or at the place that
From this reading Saying, "Since this is of the same sort as the first, In my habitation she shall not be nurs'd; Pray let it be sent into the country, For where I am, truly this child shall not be."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
which person or people
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But when unto stature this damsel was grown, And found from her father she had no love shewn, 30 She cried, "Before I will lie under his frown, I am fully resolv'd to range the world round."
in the company of; together with
From this reading 20 With tears his dear wife unto him did say, "My dear, be contented, I'll send her away."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In twelve months after, this woman, we hear, Had another daughter, of beauty most clear; And when her father knew 'twas a female, 15 Into a bitter passion he presently fell.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But when unto stature this damsel was grown, And found from her father she had no love shewn, 30 She cried, "Before I will lie under his frown, I am fully resolv'd to range the world round."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He said to his wife, "Had this but been a boy, It would please me better, and increase my joy; 10 If the next be of the same sort, I declare, Of what I am possessed it shall have no share."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You fathers and mothers, and children also, Come near unto me, and soon you shall know The sense of my ditty, for I dare to say, The like hasn't been heard of this many long day.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This subject which to you I am to relate, 5 It is of a 'squire who had a large estate; And the first dear infant his wife she did bare, Was a young daughter, a beauty most fair.
