used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
anew
From this reading THE next day Harry entered blithely upon his old duties again.
Agnes
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From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
(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 “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
blithelyadverbUS /ˈblaɪθli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading THE next day Harry entered blithely upon his old duties again.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE next day Harry entered blithely upon his old duties again.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE next day Harry entered blithely upon his old duties again.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE next day Harry entered blithely upon his old duties again.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading THE next day Harry entered blithely upon his old duties again.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE next day Harry entered blithely upon his old duties again.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
go away from a place
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
come together
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next day Harry entered blithely upon his old duties again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD PLAY.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
participate in games or sport
From this reading OLD PLAY.
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
prithee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
express in words
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
soothnoun
truth or reality
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
the rays of the sun
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
carry out
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE next day Harry entered blithely upon his old duties again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
look attentively
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The morning was sunny, and bright, and Agnes stood at the window with the baby, to watch him as he emerged from the outer door below, and turned to look up to her, and take off his hat in playful salutation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading But before youth goes, troubles come--yourself must meet them anon--and be not fearful, gentle one; for it may be they will leave rare wealth with you, and take but a little sunshine away.”
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading “I was gay as the other maidens--all the springs and hopes and youthful things of the world were like me: prithee, lady, think not I say so out of envy of your fair estate; for in good sooth, youth is estate enough for a free heart.
