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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
adieu
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From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Wamba presently appeared to urge the same request, observing that a cup after midnight was worth three after curfew.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
apartment
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
apartments
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
appeared
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From this reading Wamba presently appeared to urge the same request, observing that a cup after midnight was worth three after curfew.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
authority
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From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
buy
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From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
combination
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
coming
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
concerned
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
courtesy
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From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
cup
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
cupbearer
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
curfew
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From this reading Wamba presently appeared to urge the same request, observing that a cup after midnight was worth three after curfew.
disputing
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From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
domestic
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
domestics
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
ear
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
extend
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From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
family
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
favour
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From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
friendship
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From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
gladly
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
grave
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From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
hall
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From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
hearnounUS /hear/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
Holy
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
included
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From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
intricate
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
irregular
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
Ivanhoe
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
kitchen
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From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
Knight
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
Land
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
large
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
lighted
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
love
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From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
mansion
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
many
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
matters
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From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
maxim
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From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
mead
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
MERCHANTnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
midnight
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From this reading Wamba presently appeared to urge the same request, observing that a cup after midnight was worth three after curfew.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
news
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
objection
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
obligation
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From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
observed
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From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
observing
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From this reading Wamba presently appeared to urge the same request, observing that a cup after midnight was worth three after curfew.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
Palmer
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
particularly
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
passednounUS /passed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
pray
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From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
presently
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From this reading Wamba presently appeared to urge the same request, observing that a cup after midnight was worth three after curfew.
prohibited
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From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
religious
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From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
request
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From this reading Wamba presently appeared to urge the same request, observing that a cup after midnight was worth three after curfew.
said
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From this reading “That vow,” said Wamba to the cupbearer, “would scarce suit a serving-man.”
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Wamba presently appeared to urge the same request, observing that a cup after midnight was worth three after curfew.
scarceadjectiveUS /skɛrs/
hard to find or in short supply
From this reading “That vow,” said Wamba to the cupbearer, “would scarce suit a serving-man.”
serving-man
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From this reading “That vow,” said Wamba to the cupbearer, “would scarce suit a serving-man.”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
speak
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From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
suit
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From this reading “That vow,” said Wamba to the cupbearer, “would scarce suit a serving-man.”
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
thanked
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From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
there
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
three
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From this reading Wamba presently appeared to urge the same request, observing that a cup after midnight was worth three after curfew.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
torch
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
urge
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From this reading Wamba presently appeared to urge the same request, observing that a cup after midnight was worth three after curfew.
urged
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From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
VENICE
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
vownounUS /vaʊ/
a serious promise
From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
Wamba
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From this reading Wamba presently appeared to urge the same request, observing that a cup after midnight was worth three after curfew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wamba presently appeared to urge the same request, observing that a cup after midnight was worth three after curfew.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
whispered
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From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without disputing a maxim urged by such grave authority, the Palmer thanked them for their courtesy, but observed that he had included in his religious vow, an obligation never to speak in the kitchen on matters which were prohibited in the hall.
worth
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From this reading Wamba presently appeared to urge the same request, observing that a cup after midnight was worth three after curfew.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE As the Palmer, lighted by a domestic with a torch, passed through the intricate combination of apartments of this large and irregular mansion, the cupbearer coming behind him whispered in his ear, that if he had no objection to a cup of good mead in his apartment, there were many domestics in that family who would gladly hear the news he had brought from the Holy Land, and particularly that which concerned the Knight of Ivanhoe.
wrong
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From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading To buy his favour I extend this friendship: If he will take it, so; if not, adieu; And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
