areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
have
From this reading May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Good Lord, deliver us!” ejaculated Jock.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
ejaculated
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From this reading Good Lord, deliver us!” ejaculated Jock.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I’m right glad to see ye wearing red ribbons, for in truth I took ye for highwaymen.”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I’m right glad to see ye wearing red ribbons, for in truth I took ye for highwaymen.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Good Lord, deliver us!” ejaculated Jock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
highwaymen
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From this reading “I’m right glad to see ye wearing red ribbons, for in truth I took ye for highwaymen.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
how
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From this reading May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’m right glad to see ye wearing red ribbons, for in truth I took ye for highwaymen.”
I'm
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From this reading “I’m right glad to see ye wearing red ribbons, for in truth I took ye for highwaymen.”
ill-success
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From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I’m right glad to see ye wearing red ribbons, for in truth I took ye for highwaymen.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
JocknounUS /dʒɑːk/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading Good Lord, deliver us!” ejaculated Jock.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Good Lord, deliver us!” ejaculated Jock.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
ne'eradverbUS /ner/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “I’m right glad to see ye wearing red ribbons, for in truth I took ye for highwaymen.”
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading “I’m right glad to see ye wearing red ribbons, for in truth I took ye for highwaymen.”
precisely, exactly
From this reading “I’m right glad to see ye wearing red ribbons, for in truth I took ye for highwaymen.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I’m right glad to see ye wearing red ribbons, for in truth I took ye for highwaymen.”
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
up to a particular time
From this reading May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “I’m right glad to see ye wearing red ribbons, for in truth I took ye for highwaymen.”
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “I’m right glad to see ye wearing red ribbons, for in truth I took ye for highwaymen.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Good Lord, deliver us!” ejaculated Jock.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading “I’m right glad to see ye wearing red ribbons, for in truth I took ye for highwaymen.”
(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 May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
belonging to which person
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading May heaven ne’er trust my friend with happiness Till it has taught him how to bear it well By previous pain.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “I’m right glad to see ye wearing red ribbons, for in truth I took ye for highwaymen.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What are you doing in the King’s highway at this hour of the night?” said the sergeant, whose temper had not been improved by the ill-success of his errand.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading --Young.
