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From this reading {26} “I could find in my heart to disgrace my man’s apparel, and to cry like a woman.”--_As You Like It_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading {26} “I could find in my heart to disgrace my man’s apparel, and to cry like a woman.”--_As You Like It_.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Thither he went, followed by his moody page, after receiving his cloak from our thankless heroine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading {26} “I could find in my heart to disgrace my man’s apparel, and to cry like a woman.”--_As You Like It_.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading {26} “I could find in my heart to disgrace my man’s apparel, and to cry like a woman.”--_As You Like It_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading {26} “I could find in my heart to disgrace my man’s apparel, and to cry like a woman.”--_As You Like It_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been a little fire kindled on the hearth.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
a youthful male person
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Thither he went, followed by his moody page, after receiving his cloak from our thankless heroine.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading {26} “I could find in my heart to disgrace my man’s apparel, and to cry like a woman.”--_As You Like It_.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading {26} “I could find in my heart to disgrace my man’s apparel, and to cry like a woman.”--_As You Like It_.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading {26} “I could find in my heart to disgrace my man’s apparel, and to cry like a woman.”--_As You Like It_.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading {26} “I could find in my heart to disgrace my man’s apparel, and to cry like a woman.”--_As You Like It_.
start firing a weapon
From this reading There had been a little fire kindled on the hearth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Thither he went, followed by his moody page, after receiving his cloak from our thankless heroine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thither he went, followed by his moody page, after receiving his cloak from our thankless heroine.
GardinernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdnər/
British historian remembered for his ten-volume history of England (1829-1902)
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
the head of a state government
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thither he went, followed by his moody page, after receiving his cloak from our thankless heroine.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading {26} “I could find in my heart to disgrace my man’s apparel, and to cry like a woman.”--_As You Like It_.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading There had been a little fire kindled on the hearth.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Thither he went, followed by his moody page, after receiving his cloak from our thankless heroine.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thither he went, followed by his moody page, after receiving his cloak from our thankless heroine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading {26} “I could find in my heart to disgrace my man’s apparel, and to cry like a woman.”--_As You Like It_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading {26} “I could find in my heart to disgrace my man’s apparel, and to cry like a woman.”--_As You Like It_.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading {26} “I could find in my heart to disgrace my man’s apparel, and to cry like a woman.”--_As You Like It_.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading There had been a little fire kindled on the hearth.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading {26} “I could find in my heart to disgrace my man’s apparel, and to cry like a woman.”--_As You Like It_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There had been a little fire kindled on the hearth.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading {26} “I could find in my heart to disgrace my man’s apparel, and to cry like a woman.”--_As You Like It_.
Maud's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
meditationsnounUS /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
moodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading Thither he went, followed by his moody page, after receiving his cloak from our thankless heroine.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading {26} “I could find in my heart to disgrace my man’s apparel, and to cry like a woman.”--_As You Like It_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Thither he went, followed by his moody page, after receiving his cloak from our thankless heroine.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Thither he went, followed by his moody page, after receiving his cloak from our thankless heroine.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Thither he went, followed by his moody page, after receiving his cloak from our thankless heroine.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
servileadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəl/
submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
thanklessadjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkləs/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Thither he went, followed by his moody page, after receiving his cloak from our thankless heroine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been a little fire kindled on the hearth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
ThitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Thither he went, followed by his moody page, after receiving his cloak from our thankless heroine.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading {26} “I could find in my heart to disgrace my man’s apparel, and to cry like a woman.”--_As You Like It_.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Thither he went, followed by his moody page, after receiving his cloak from our thankless heroine.
Winthrop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Philip Gardiner, by the kind offices of Governor Winthrop, had obtained lodgings at one Daniel Maud’s, the “first recorded schoolmaster” in Boston.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading {26} “I could find in my heart to disgrace my man’s apparel, and to cry like a woman.”--_As You Like It_.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Not one word passed between him and his attendant; and, after they reached their apartment, the boy, instead of performing the customary servile duties of his station, threw himself on a cushion, and, covering his face with his hands, seemed lost in his own sorrowful meditations.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading {26} “I could find in my heart to disgrace my man’s apparel, and to cry like a woman.”--_As You Like It_.
