used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "SEE her to-morrow!--that morrow is come!" thought Maltravers, as he rose the next day from a sleepless couch.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Letters from stewards and bankers were soon got through; and Maltravers reserved for the last an epistle from Cleveland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Letters from stewards and bankers were soon got through; and Maltravers reserved for the last an epistle from Cleveland.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "SEE her to-morrow!--that morrow is come!" thought Maltravers, as he rose the next day from a sleepless couch.
bankersnounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
plural of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading Letters from stewards and bankers were soon got through; and Maltravers reserved for the last an epistle from Cleveland.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
From this reading Letters from stewards and bankers were soon got through; and Maltravers reserved for the last an epistle from Cleveland.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "SEE her to-morrow!--that morrow is come!" thought Maltravers, as he rose the next day from a sleepless couch.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading "SEE her to-morrow!--that morrow is come!" thought Maltravers, as he rose the next day from a sleepless couch.
couriersnounUS /ˈkɜːriərz/
plural of “courier” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "Most dangerous Is that temptation that does goad us on To sin in loving virtue."--/Measure for Measure/.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "SEE her to-morrow!--that morrow is come!" thought Maltravers, as he rose the next day from a sleepless couch.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Most dangerous Is that temptation that does goad us on To sin in loving virtue."--/Measure for Measure/.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
epistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading Letters from stewards and bankers were soon got through; and Maltravers reserved for the last an epistle from Cleveland.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
Ferrers
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From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Most dangerous Is that temptation that does goad us on To sin in loving virtue."--/Measure for Measure/.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "SEE her to-morrow!--that morrow is come!" thought Maltravers, as he rose the next day from a sleepless couch.
goadverbUS /ɡoʊd/
give heart or courage to
From this reading "Most dangerous Is that temptation that does goad us on To sin in loving virtue."--/Measure for Measure/.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Letters from stewards and bankers were soon got through; and Maltravers reserved for the last an epistle from Cleveland.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "SEE her to-morrow!--that morrow is come!" thought Maltravers, as he rose the next day from a sleepless couch.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "SEE her to-morrow!--that morrow is come!" thought Maltravers, as he rose the next day from a sleepless couch.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was much in it that touched him home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There was much in it that touched him home.
the state of being honored
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Most dangerous Is that temptation that does goad us on To sin in loving virtue."--/Measure for Measure/.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Most dangerous Is that temptation that does goad us on To sin in loving virtue."--/Measure for Measure/.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was much in it that touched him home.
and nothing more
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
immediately past
From this reading Letters from stewards and bankers were soon got through; and Maltravers reserved for the last an epistle from Cleveland.
the literary culture
From this reading Letters from stewards and bankers were soon got through; and Maltravers reserved for the last an epistle from Cleveland.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading "Most dangerous Is that temptation that does goad us on To sin in loving virtue."--/Measure for Measure/.
lucrativeadjectiveUS /ˈluːkrətɪv/
producing a sizeable profit
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
Maltravers
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From this reading "SEE her to-morrow!--that morrow is come!" thought Maltravers, as he rose the next day from a sleepless couch.
martnounUS /mɑːrt/
an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Most dangerous Is that temptation that does goad us on To sin in loving virtue."--/Measure for Measure/.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading "SEE her to-morrow!--that morrow is come!" thought Maltravers, as he rose the next day from a sleepless couch.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Most dangerous Is that temptation that does goad us on To sin in loving virtue."--/Measure for Measure/.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was much in it that touched him home.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
NeapolitannounUS /ˌniːəˈpɑːlətən/
a native or inhabitant of Naples
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "SEE her to-morrow!--that morrow is come!" thought Maltravers, as he rose the next day from a sleepless couch.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Most dangerous Is that temptation that does goad us on To sin in loving virtue."--/Measure for Measure/.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Letters from stewards and bankers were soon got through; and Maltravers reserved for the last an epistle from Cleveland.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "SEE her to-morrow!--that morrow is come!" thought Maltravers, as he rose the next day from a sleepless couch.
express in words
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "SEE her to-morrow!--that morrow is come!" thought Maltravers, as he rose the next day from a sleepless couch.
senatorsnounUS /ˈsenətərz/
plural of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
estrangement from god
From this reading "Most dangerous Is that temptation that does goad us on To sin in loving virtue."--/Measure for Measure/.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading "SEE her to-morrow!--that morrow is come!" thought Maltravers, as he rose the next day from a sleepless couch.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
in the near future
From this reading Letters from stewards and bankers were soon got through; and Maltravers reserved for the last an epistle from Cleveland.
stewardsnounUS /ˈstuːərdz/
plural of “steward” — someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading Letters from stewards and bankers were soon got through; and Maltravers reserved for the last an epistle from Cleveland.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading "Most dangerous Is that temptation that does goad us on To sin in loving virtue."--/Measure for Measure/.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Most dangerous Is that temptation that does goad us on To sin in loving virtue."--/Measure for Measure/.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "SEE her to-morrow!--that morrow is come!" thought Maltravers, as he rose the next day from a sleepless couch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was much in it that touched him home.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "SEE her to-morrow!--that morrow is come!" thought Maltravers, as he rose the next day from a sleepless couch.
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Letters from stewards and bankers were soon got through; and Maltravers reserved for the last an epistle from Cleveland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Most dangerous Is that temptation that does goad us on To sin in loving virtue."--/Measure for Measure/.
to-morrow
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From this reading "SEE her to-morrow!--that morrow is come!" thought Maltravers, as he rose the next day from a sleepless couch.
having come into contact
From this reading There was much in it that touched him home.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Most dangerous Is that temptation that does goad us on To sin in loving virtue."--/Measure for Measure/.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading "Most dangerous Is that temptation that does goad us on To sin in loving virtue."--/Measure for Measure/.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was much in it that touched him home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Letters from stewards and bankers were soon got through; and Maltravers reserved for the last an epistle from Cleveland.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
which person or people
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
but in spite of that
From this reading Ere yet he had obeyed the impatient summons of Ferrers, who had thrice sent to say that "/he/ never kept people waiting," his servant entered with a packet from England, that had just arrived by one of those rare couriers who sometimes honour that Naples, which /might/ be so lucrative a mart to English commerce, if Neapolitan kings cared for trade, or English senators for "foreign politics."
