used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
a quantity of money
From this reading A large amount of Jesuit determination was expressed in his iris, blended with cunning, malignity, and fierceness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The cast was Italian--the crisp black hair, swarthy complexion, and never-to-be-mistaken eyes.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading A large amount of Jesuit determination was expressed in his iris, blended with cunning, malignity, and fierceness.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
put or send forth
From this reading The cast was Italian--the crisp black hair, swarthy complexion, and never-to-be-mistaken eyes.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading The cast was Italian--the crisp black hair, swarthy complexion, and never-to-be-mistaken eyes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In years, he could not have exceeded twenty-five, yet the countenance was that of one well versed in intrigue.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading In years, he could not have exceeded twenty-five, yet the countenance was that of one well versed in intrigue.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The cast was Italian--the crisp black hair, swarthy complexion, and never-to-be-mistaken eyes.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading A large amount of Jesuit determination was expressed in his iris, blended with cunning, malignity, and fierceness.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading A large amount of Jesuit determination was expressed in his iris, blended with cunning, malignity, and fierceness.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
DevouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
durst
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From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading In years, he could not have exceeded twenty-five, yet the countenance was that of one well versed in intrigue.
communicated in words
From this reading A large amount of Jesuit determination was expressed in his iris, blended with cunning, malignity, and fierceness.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The cast was Italian--the crisp black hair, swarthy complexion, and never-to-be-mistaken eyes.
fiercenessnoun
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading A large amount of Jesuit determination was expressed in his iris, blended with cunning, malignity, and fierceness.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The cast was Italian--the crisp black hair, swarthy complexion, and never-to-be-mistaken eyes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In years, he could not have exceeded twenty-five, yet the countenance was that of one well versed in intrigue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A large amount of Jesuit determination was expressed in his iris, blended with cunning, malignity, and fierceness.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading In years, he could not have exceeded twenty-five, yet the countenance was that of one well versed in intrigue.
irisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading A large amount of Jesuit determination was expressed in his iris, blended with cunning, malignity, and fierceness.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading The cast was Italian--the crisp black hair, swarthy complexion, and never-to-be-mistaken eyes.
JesuitnounUS /ˈdʒeʒuːɪt/
a member of the Jesuit order
From this reading A large amount of Jesuit determination was expressed in his iris, blended with cunning, malignity, and fierceness.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large amount of Jesuit determination was expressed in his iris, blended with cunning, malignity, and fierceness.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
malignitynoun
wishing evil to others
From this reading A large amount of Jesuit determination was expressed in his iris, blended with cunning, malignity, and fierceness.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
meddleverbUS /ˈmedəl/
intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
never-to-be-mistaken
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From this reading The cast was Italian--the crisp black hair, swarthy complexion, and never-to-be-mistaken eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In years, he could not have exceeded twenty-five, yet the countenance was that of one well versed in intrigue.
orphan's
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From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
POLLOK
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From this reading POLLOK.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
sinnersnounUS /ˈsɪnərz/
plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
swarthyadjectiveUS /ˈswɔːrði/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading The cast was Italian--the crisp black hair, swarthy complexion, and never-to-be-mistaken eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
transactedverbUS /trænˈsæktɪd/
past form of “transact” — conduct business
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading In years, he could not have exceeded twenty-five, yet the countenance was that of one well versed in intrigue.
versednounUS /vɜːrst/
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
From this reading In years, he could not have exceeded twenty-five, yet the countenance was that of one well versed in intrigue.
villanies
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From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
Virtue's
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From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
(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 In years, he could not have exceeded twenty-five, yet the countenance was that of one well versed in intrigue.
which person or people
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
widow'snounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
in the company of; together with
From this reading * * * "He was a man Who stole the livery of the court of heaven To serve the devil in; in Virtue's guise, Devoured the widow's house and orphan's bread; In holy phrase, transacted villanies That common sinners durst not meddle with."
a late time of life
From this reading In years, he could not have exceeded twenty-five, yet the countenance was that of one well versed in intrigue.
but in spite of that
From this reading In years, he could not have exceeded twenty-five, yet the countenance was that of one well versed in intrigue.
