Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

bulbous plant having showy white to reddish flowers

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

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From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

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From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

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From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading I It was the shepherd-cowman, and not Jinny, who delivered the horn to Will.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

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From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

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From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

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From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading I It was the shepherd-cowman, and not Jinny, who delivered the horn to Will.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I It was the shepherd-cowman, and not Jinny, who delivered the horn to Will.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I It was the shepherd-cowman, and not Jinny, who delivered the horn to Will.

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From this reading I It was the shepherd-cowman, and not Jinny, who delivered the horn to Will.

a female domestic

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I It was the shepherd-cowman, and not Jinny, who delivered the horn to Will.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

pen made from a bird's feather

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

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From this reading I It was the shepherd-cowman, and not Jinny, who delivered the horn to Will.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

which person or people

From this reading ._ _Fair was the day, but fairer was the maid_ _Who that day’s morn into the green-woods stray’d._ _Sweet was the air, but sweeter was her breathing,_ _Such rare perfumes the roses are bequeathing._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I It was the shepherd-cowman, and not Jinny, who delivered the horn to Will.

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From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

a late time of life

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

but in spite of that

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading COMEDY OF CORYDON AND AMARYLLIS _Among the rest a shepherd, though but young,_ _Yet harten’d to his pipe, with all the skill_ _His few years could, began to fit his quill,_ _Willie he hight.