Chapter II

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

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

having companions or an escort

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

highly skilled

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading The fame of his accomplishments have made the proudest gallants of England envious.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

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

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

emanating from God

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The fame of his accomplishments have made the proudest gallants of England envious.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading The fame of his accomplishments have made the proudest gallants of England envious.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

intense or sharp

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

the organ of sight

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading The fame of his accomplishments have made the proudest gallants of England envious.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

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From this reading The fame of his accomplishments have made the proudest gallants of England envious.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

an old form of “has”

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

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

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

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

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

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

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

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From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

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

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

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

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

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From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

-ing form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

go away from a place

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The fame of his accomplishments have made the proudest gallants of England envious.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

a troupe of minstrels

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

in a nice way

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

accept an excuse for

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

through chance

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

superlative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading The fame of his accomplishments have made the proudest gallants of England envious.

subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

term of address for a man

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

the season of growth

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

happening unexpectedly

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

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

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

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

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

a shaky motion

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

pass through

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."

a flaw or weak point

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

(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 "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

at the time that

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

which person or people

From this reading "Alas! uncle, I know too well how silly I have been, in allowing myself to be thus caught, and I feel too surely I am about to be punished for it!" replied the lady, with a sigh, accompanied by a languishing glance at Sir Walter; "for who hath not heard of the exquisite science of Sir Walter Stewart?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But his eye hath too much benevolence in it, to leave me to doubt, that he will pity and pardon the faults that may spring from this trembling weakness of hand, and fluttering of heart, which his presence hath so suddenly brought upon me."

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From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Better had it been for thee, Juliet, to have sung when I first asked thee," said Sir William Rogers to her; "thy minstrelsy might have passed well enough with our good friends here: but now, thou must undergo the severe ordeal, of the nicely critical ears, of these our honoured and highly accomplished guests of the court.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Sir Walter Stewart here, especially, is well known to be a master of the divine art of music--as, with his gracious favour, you may perchance by and bye hear."