Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading "I am a clerk; I may not venge mine own wrong!--Natheless his name breeds murder in my heart."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am a clerk; I may not venge mine own wrong!--Natheless his name breeds murder in my heart."

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

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

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

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

a quantity of no importance

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading 'T is believed he lieth hid in the city.--In the King's name, open thy door!"

plural of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

From this reading "I am a clerk; I may not venge mine own wrong!--Natheless his name breeds murder in my heart."

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

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

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading 'T is believed he lieth hid in the city.--In the King's name, open thy door!"

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading "I am a clerk; I may not venge mine own wrong!--Natheless his name breeds murder in my heart."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading He groaned and covered his face.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Name him not!" cried Will, and crossed himself.

placed crosswise

From this reading "Name him not!" cried Will, and crossed himself.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He groaned and covered his face.

plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading He groaned and covered his face.

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

From this reading 'T is believed he lieth hid in the city.--In the King's name, open thy door!"

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "I am a clerk; I may not venge mine own wrong!--Natheless his name breeds murder in my heart."

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading 'T is believed he lieth hid in the city.--In the King's name, open thy door!"

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

From this reading "Name him not!" cried Will, and crossed himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Name him not!" cried Will, and crossed himself.

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

From this reading "I am a clerk; I may not venge mine own wrong!--Natheless his name breeds murder in my heart."

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

From this reading "I am a clerk; I may not venge mine own wrong!--Natheless his name breeds murder in my heart."

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

From this reading 'T is believed he lieth hid in the city.--In the King's name, open thy door!"

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

From this reading 'T is believed he lieth hid in the city.--In the King's name, open thy door!"

a small worthless amount

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

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

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

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

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

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

From this reading 'T is believed he lieth hid in the city.--In the King's name, open thy door!"

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "I am a clerk; I may not venge mine own wrong!--Natheless his name breeds murder in my heart."

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I am a clerk; I may not venge mine own wrong!--Natheless his name breeds murder in my heart."

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading "I am a clerk; I may not venge mine own wrong!--Natheless his name breeds murder in my heart."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I am a clerk; I may not venge mine own wrong!--Natheless his name breeds murder in my heart."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading 'T is believed he lieth hid in the city.--In the King's name, open thy door!"

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

From this reading "I am a clerk; I may not venge mine own wrong!--Natheless his name breeds murder in my heart."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Name him not!" cried Will, and crossed himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

To move from a closed position.

From this reading 'T is believed he lieth hid in the city.--In the King's name, open thy door!"

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "I am a clerk; I may not venge mine own wrong!--Natheless his name breeds murder in my heart."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading 'T is believed he lieth hid in the city.--In the King's name, open thy door!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

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

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

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

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

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

From this reading 'T is believed he lieth hid in the city.--In the King's name, open thy door!"

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

From this reading "I am a clerk; I may not venge mine own wrong!--Natheless his name breeds murder in my heart."

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

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

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

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

at the time that

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

which person or people

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The Old Fetters On the Sunday when Long Will and Calote were come from the burial of Kitte, they were met at their door by Walworth and certain of the King's officers, who said:-- "Knowest aught concerning that arch-traitor, Jack Straw?

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading "I am a clerk; I may not venge mine own wrong!--Natheless his name breeds murder in my heart."