Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

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From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

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

From this reading "THE SHEPHERD'S WEEK," "A LETTER TO A LADY."

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

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

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From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

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From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

the first Lancastrian king of England from 1399 to 1413; deposed Richard II and suppressed rebellions (1367-1413)

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

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From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

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From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

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From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

gotten under control

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

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

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

complete and wholehearted fidelity

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

at a previous time

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

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From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

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

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

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

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

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

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

from this time forth; from now on

From this reading O may'st thou henceforth sweetly sleep!

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

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

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From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

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

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

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

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "THE SHEPHERD'S WEEK," "A LETTER TO A LADY."

carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading "THE SHEPHERD'S WEEK," "A LETTER TO A LADY."

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

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From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

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From this reading O may'st thou henceforth sweetly sleep!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

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

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading O may'st thou henceforth sweetly sleep!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

on one occasion

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

distinguished from others in excellence

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

of or relating to a pastor

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

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From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

an introduction to a play

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

precisely, exactly

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

possessive form of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading "THE SHEPHERD'S WEEK," "A LETTER TO A LADY."

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading O may'st thou henceforth sweetly sleep!

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

plural of “sonnet” — a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

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

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

move hurridly

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

not in physical motion

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

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

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)

From this reading O may'st thou henceforth sweetly sleep!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

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

From this reading "THE SHEPHERD'S WEEK," "A LETTER TO A LADY."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

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

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

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

From this reading O may'st thou henceforth sweetly sleep!

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

From this reading "THE SHEPHERD'S WEEK," "A LETTER TO A LADY."

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

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

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

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From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "THE SHEPHERD'S WEEK," "A LETTER TO A LADY."

at the time that

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

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

From this reading The outstanding literary event in Gay's career in 1714 was the pastoral, "The Shepherd's Week," which was published by R. Burleigh on April 15th, which contained a "Proeme to the Courteous Reader," and a "Prologue to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," which was, in fact, a dedication:--

a Caucasian

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

which person or people

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

produce a literary work

From this reading Lo, I who erst beneath a tree Sung Bumkinet and Bowzybee, And Blouzelind and Marian bright, In apron blue or apron white, Now write my sonnets in a book, For my good lord of Bolingbroke.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?

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From this reading The author then states that he had heard of the Queen's illness and how the skill of Arbuthnot had restored her to health:-- A skilful leech (so God him speed) They said had wrought this blessed deed, This leech Arbuthnot was yclept, Who many a night not once had slept; But watch'd our gracious Sov'reign still: For who could rest when she was ill?