used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
highly skilled
From this reading _Henry IV._ Thomas Hansford, in appearance and demeanour, lost nothing in comparison with the accomplished Bernard.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There was that in his clear blue eye and pleasant smile which inspired confidence in all whom he approached.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Zounds, I will speak of him; and let my soul Want mercy, if I do not join with him.”
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading _Henry IV._ Thomas Hansford, in appearance and demeanour, lost nothing in comparison with the accomplished Bernard.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading There was that in his clear blue eye and pleasant smile which inspired confidence in all whom he approached.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading _Henry IV._ Thomas Hansford, in appearance and demeanour, lost nothing in comparison with the accomplished Bernard.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading There was that in his clear blue eye and pleasant smile which inspired confidence in all whom he approached.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
rid of obstructions
From this reading There was that in his clear blue eye and pleasant smile which inspired confidence in all whom he approached.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading _Henry IV._ Thomas Hansford, in appearance and demeanour, lost nothing in comparison with the accomplished Bernard.
compensatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪtəd/
receiving or eligible for compensation
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading There was that in his clear blue eye and pleasant smile which inspired confidence in all whom he approached.
courtiernounUS /ˈkɔːrtiər/
an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading _Henry IV._ Thomas Hansford, in appearance and demeanour, lost nothing in comparison with the accomplished Bernard.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Zounds, I will speak of him; and let my soul Want mercy, if I do not join with him.”
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
the organ of sight
From this reading There was that in his clear blue eye and pleasant smile which inspired confidence in all whom he approached.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
Hansford
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From this reading _Henry IV._ Thomas Hansford, in appearance and demeanour, lost nothing in comparison with the accomplished Bernard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading _Henry IV._ Thomas Hansford, in appearance and demeanour, lost nothing in comparison with the accomplished Bernard.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Zounds, I will speak of him; and let my soul Want mercy, if I do not join with him.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Zounds, I will speak of him; and let my soul Want mercy, if I do not join with him.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Zounds, I will speak of him; and let my soul Want mercy, if I do not join with him.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Henry IV._ Thomas Hansford, in appearance and demeanour, lost nothing in comparison with the accomplished Bernard.
ingenuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒenjuːəs/
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading There was that in his clear blue eye and pleasant smile which inspired confidence in all whom he approached.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading _Henry IV._ Thomas Hansford, in appearance and demeanour, lost nothing in comparison with the accomplished Bernard.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Zounds, I will speak of him; and let my soul Want mercy, if I do not join with him.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Zounds, I will speak of him; and let my soul Want mercy, if I do not join with him.”
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading _Henry IV._ Thomas Hansford, in appearance and demeanour, lost nothing in comparison with the accomplished Bernard.
social deportment
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Zounds, I will speak of him; and let my soul Want mercy, if I do not join with him.”
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading “Speak of Mortimer!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Zounds, I will speak of him; and let my soul Want mercy, if I do not join with him.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Zounds, I will speak of him; and let my soul Want mercy, if I do not join with him.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _Henry IV._ Thomas Hansford, in appearance and demeanour, lost nothing in comparison with the accomplished Bernard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Speak of Mortimer!
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading There was that in his clear blue eye and pleasant smile which inspired confidence in all whom he approached.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
self-confidencenounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading There was that in his clear blue eye and pleasant smile which inspired confidence in all whom he approached.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Zounds, I will speak of him; and let my soul Want mercy, if I do not join with him.”
express in speech
From this reading “Speak of Mortimer!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was that in his clear blue eye and pleasant smile which inspired confidence in all whom he approached.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Henry IV._ Thomas Hansford, in appearance and demeanour, lost nothing in comparison with the accomplished Bernard.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was that in his clear blue eye and pleasant smile which inspired confidence in all whom he approached.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading _Henry IV._ Thomas Hansford, in appearance and demeanour, lost nothing in comparison with the accomplished Bernard.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Zounds, I will speak of him; and let my soul Want mercy, if I do not join with him.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was that in his clear blue eye and pleasant smile which inspired confidence in all whom he approached.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was that in his clear blue eye and pleasant smile which inspired confidence in all whom he approached.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Zounds, I will speak of him; and let my soul Want mercy, if I do not join with him.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Zounds, I will speak of him; and let my soul Want mercy, if I do not join with him.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He certainly did not possess in so high a degree the easy assurance which characterized the young courtier, but his self-confidence, blended with a becoming modesty, and his open, ingenuous manners, fully compensated for the difference.
Zounds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zounds, I will speak of him; and let my soul Want mercy, if I do not join with him.”
