used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
AdieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
anew
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
the lower side of anything
From this reading “Now I see the bottom of your purpose.”
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
DeareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
drownverbUS /draʊn/
cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
eyesightnounUS /ˈaɪsaɪt/
normal use of the faculty of vision
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
the state of being honored
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
instru
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From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
lawfuladjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfəl/
conformable to or allowed by law
From this reading “You see it lawful then.”
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
magnanimousadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnænəməs/
noble and generous in spirit
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
ment
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From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
not any; not one
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now I see the bottom of your purpose.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “Now I see the bottom of your purpose.”
one of four equal parts
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
possessing material wealth
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Now I see the bottom of your purpose.”
Shakspeare
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From this reading --_Shakspeare_.
term of address for a man
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
to a small degree or extent
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
move hurridly
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
stratagemnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəm/
a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “You see it lawful then.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
(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 “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I love him, sir, Dearer than eyesight, space and liberty, Beyond what can be valued rich or rare, No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable--” “Adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit.”
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If you think your mystery in stratagem can bring this instru- ment of honour again into his native quarter, be magnanimous in the enterprise, and go on; I will grace the attempt for a worthy exploit if you speed well in it.”
