used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading But I did as you bade me, and referred the matter to Mr. Poysner, by whose advice, I told them, I should be guided.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, I must tell you of that.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But I did as you bade me, and referred the matter to Mr. Poysner, by whose advice, I told them, I should be guided.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading But I did as you bade me, and referred the matter to Mr. Poysner, by whose advice, I told them, I should be guided.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But I did as you bade me, and referred the matter to Mr. Poysner, by whose advice, I told them, I should be guided.
have
From this reading Her Majesty is to have the first copy, bound with the choicest skill that can be brought to bear upon such work.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
confined by bonds
From this reading Her Majesty is to have the first copy, bound with the choicest skill that can be brought to bear upon such work.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Her Majesty is to have the first copy, bound with the choicest skill that can be brought to bear upon such work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I did as you bade me, and referred the matter to Mr. Poysner, by whose advice, I told them, I should be guided.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But I did as you bade me, and referred the matter to Mr. Poysner, by whose advice, I told them, I should be guided.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
choicestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɔɪsəst/
superlative of “choice” — of superior grade
From this reading Her Majesty is to have the first copy, bound with the choicest skill that can be brought to bear upon such work.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Her Majesty is to have the first copy, bound with the choicest skill that can be brought to bear upon such work.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
divisible by two
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her Majesty is to have the first copy, bound with the choicest skill that can be brought to bear upon such work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
coins made of gold
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading But I did as you bade me, and referred the matter to Mr. Poysner, by whose advice, I told them, I should be guided.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her Majesty is to have the first copy, bound with the choicest skill that can be brought to bear upon such work.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ah, I must tell you of that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
leveenounUS /ˈlevi/
a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Her Majesty is to have the first copy, bound with the choicest skill that can be brought to bear upon such work.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But I did as you bade me, and referred the matter to Mr. Poysner, by whose advice, I told them, I should be guided.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
methinks
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From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But I did as you bade me, and referred the matter to Mr. Poysner, by whose advice, I told them, I should be guided.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Ah, I must tell you of that.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Ah, I must tell you of that.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
and nothing more
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
Poysner
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From this reading But I did as you bade me, and referred the matter to Mr. Poysner, by whose advice, I told them, I should be guided.
pressesnounUS /ˈpresəz/
plural of “press” — the state of demanding notice or attention
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading But I did as you bade me, and referred the matter to Mr. Poysner, by whose advice, I told them, I should be guided.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But I did as you bade me, and referred the matter to Mr. Poysner, by whose advice, I told them, I should be guided.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Her Majesty is to have the first copy, bound with the choicest skill that can be brought to bear upon such work.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
soothnoun
truth or reality
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Her Majesty is to have the first copy, bound with the choicest skill that can be brought to bear upon such work.
a quantity of money
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
express in words
From this reading "Ah, I must tell you of that.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ah, I must tell you of that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But I did as you bade me, and referred the matter to Mr. Poysner, by whose advice, I told them, I should be guided.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But I did as you bade me, and referred the matter to Mr. Poysner, by whose advice, I told them, I should be guided.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But I did as you bade me, and referred the matter to Mr. Poysner, by whose advice, I told them, I should be guided.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her Majesty is to have the first copy, bound with the choicest skill that can be brought to bear upon such work.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
belonging to which person
From this reading But I did as you bade me, and referred the matter to Mr. Poysner, by whose advice, I told them, I should be guided.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And, in sooth, methinks he hath advised well; for not only have I received a handsome sum in gold already for the work, but I shall receive more according to the sale; and it is even now being printed as fast as the presses can work.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah, I must tell you of that.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I had, as your Grace did warn me, quite a levee of publishers desiring to issue it, each with some tempting offer as to payment.
