used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
abackadverbUS /əˈbæk/
having the wind against the forward side of the sails
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
matters of personal concern
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
fearless and daring
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
make calm or still
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
councillornoun
a member of a council
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
a female human offspring
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
command with authority
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
emoluments
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From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
divisible by two
From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
feesnounUS /fiːz/
plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
FROWARDadjective
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
highest in quality
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
how
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From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
impressivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪvli/
in an impressive manner
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
instancynoun
the quickness of action or occurrence
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
lordship's
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From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
LUIZ
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From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
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 are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
a particular point in time
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
a condition requiring relief
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
held or filled or in use
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
PASSAGESnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
sternnessnounUS /ˈstɜːrnnəs/
the quality (as of scenery) being grim and gloomy and forbidding
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Your emoluments are reduced by one half, and even then, Don Luiz, your fees will be above your services.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading From this moment I myself, Don Luiz, am to occupy the room of first councillor to his lordship’s grace; for I have to inform you that matters of the greatest instancy are like to be toward, and it will need a bold heart, a firm will, and a ripe judgment to direct his affairs.”
unworthilyadverb
in an unworthy manner
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
communicated in words
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
(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 OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
at the time that
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
the words that are spoken
From this reading If the duke had been taken aback by the entrance of his daughter, his demeanour could not compare with that of his councillor when assailed by these calm words that were uttered so impressively.
a late time of life
From this reading You are now dismissed from that high position which you have occupied so unworthily for I know not how many years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading OF SOME FROWARD PASSAGES BEFORE THE DUKE “DON LUIZ,” said our young mistress, speaking with a sternness that was remarkably dignified, “you will do well to hold your peace.
