Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

later than; following

From this reading There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.

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

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.

in addition

From this reading There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

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

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

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

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Wherefore he commanded his spirit Mephistophiles to bring him seven of the fairest women that he had seen in all the times of his travel; which being brought, he liked them so well that he continued with them in all manner of love, and made them to travel with him all his journeys.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

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

From this reading Wherefore he commanded his spirit Mephistophiles to bring him seven of the fairest women that he had seen in all the times of his travel; which being brought, he liked them so well that he continued with them in all manner of love, and made them to travel with him all his journeys.

the act of burning something

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

strongly attracted

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

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

From this reading There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading Wherefore he commanded his spirit Mephistophiles to bring him seven of the fairest women that he had seen in all the times of his travel; which being brought, he liked them so well that he continued with them in all manner of love, and made them to travel with him all his journeys.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Wherefore he commanded his spirit Mephistophiles to bring him seven of the fairest women that he had seen in all the times of his travel; which being brought, he liked them so well that he continued with them in all manner of love, and made them to travel with him all his journeys.

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

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

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From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

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From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading And with these sweet personages he continued long, yea, even to his last end.

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From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.

divisible by two

From this reading And with these sweet personages he continued long, yea, even to his last end.

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

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

start firing a weapon

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

set up or found

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

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From this reading These women were two Netherland, one Hungarian, one Scottish, two Walloon, one Franklander.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

coins made of gold

From this reading There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.

plural of “guilder” — the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents

From this reading There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.

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

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

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

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

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

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

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

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

an opening into or through something

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.

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

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

relating to or characteristic of Hungary

From this reading These women were two Netherland, one Hungarian, one Scottish, two Walloon, one Franklander.

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

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading Wherefore he commanded his spirit Mephistophiles to bring him seven of the fairest women that he had seen in all the times of his travel; which being brought, he liked them so well that he continued with them in all manner of love, and made them to travel with him all his journeys.

immediately past

From this reading And with these sweet personages he continued long, yea, even to his last end.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Wherefore he commanded his spirit Mephistophiles to bring him seven of the fairest women that he had seen in all the times of his travel; which being brought, he liked them so well that he continued with them in all manner of love, and made them to travel with him all his journeys.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

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 And with these sweet personages he continued long, yea, even to his last end.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Wherefore he commanded his spirit Mephistophiles to bring him seven of the fairest women that he had seen in all the times of his travel; which being brought, he liked them so well that he continued with them in all manner of love, and made them to travel with him all his journeys.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Wherefore he commanded his spirit Mephistophiles to bring him seven of the fairest women that he had seen in all the times of his travel; which being brought, he liked them so well that he continued with them in all manner of love, and made them to travel with him all his journeys.

engage in

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Wherefore he commanded his spirit Mephistophiles to bring him seven of the fairest women that he had seen in all the times of his travel; which being brought, he liked them so well that he continued with them in all manner of love, and made them to travel with him all his journeys.

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 There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

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

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

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From this reading These women were two Netherland, one Hungarian, one Scottish, two Walloon, one Franklander.

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

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

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading These women were two Netherland, one Hungarian, one Scottish, two Walloon, one Franklander.

and nothing more

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

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From this reading And with these sweet personages he continued long, yea, even to his last end.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

cut with a saw

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading These women were two Netherland, one Hungarian, one Scottish, two Walloon, one Franklander.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Wherefore he commanded his spirit Mephistophiles to bring him seven of the fairest women that he had seen in all the times of his travel; which being brought, he liked them so well that he continued with them in all manner of love, and made them to travel with him all his journeys.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Wherefore he commanded his spirit Mephistophiles to bring him seven of the fairest women that he had seen in all the times of his travel; which being brought, he liked them so well that he continued with them in all manner of love, and made them to travel with him all his journeys.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Wherefore he commanded his spirit Mephistophiles to bring him seven of the fairest women that he had seen in all the times of his travel; which being brought, he liked them so well that he continued with them in all manner of love, and made them to travel with him all his journeys.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading And with these sweet personages he continued long, yea, even to his last end.

ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

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

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Wherefore he commanded his spirit Mephistophiles to bring him seven of the fairest women that he had seen in all the times of his travel; which being brought, he liked them so well that he continued with them in all manner of love, and made them to travel with him all his journeys.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

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

From this reading These women were two Netherland, one Hungarian, one Scottish, two Walloon, one Franklander.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Wherefore he commanded his spirit Mephistophiles to bring him seven of the fairest women that he had seen in all the times of his travel; which being brought, he liked them so well that he continued with them in all manner of love, and made them to travel with him all his journeys.

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

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Wherefore he commanded his spirit Mephistophiles to bring him seven of the fairest women that he had seen in all the times of his travel; which being brought, he liked them so well that he continued with them in all manner of love, and made them to travel with him all his journeys.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading These women were two Netherland, one Hungarian, one Scottish, two Walloon, one Franklander.

an old word for “to”

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading There he bade him to dig, and he should find it, which he did; and having digged reasonable deep, he saw a mighty huge serpent, which lay on the treasure itself; the treasure itself lay like a huge light burning; but Dr. Faustus charmed the serpent, that he crept into a hole, and when he digged deeper to get up the treasure, he found nothing but coals of fire.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

a member of the French-speaking people living in Belgium

From this reading These women were two Netherland, one Hungarian, one Scottish, two Walloon, one Franklander.

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

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

(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 Wherefore he commanded his spirit Mephistophiles to bring him seven of the fairest women that he had seen in all the times of his travel; which being brought, he liked them so well that he continued with them in all manner of love, and made them to travel with him all his journeys.

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

From this reading These women were two Netherland, one Hungarian, one Scottish, two Walloon, one Franklander.

at the time that

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

in or at the place that

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”

From this reading Wherefore he commanded his spirit Mephistophiles to bring him seven of the fairest women that he had seen in all the times of his travel; which being brought, he liked them so well that he continued with them in all manner of love, and made them to travel with him all his journeys.

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

From this reading Wherefore he commanded his spirit Mephistophiles to bring him seven of the fairest women that he had seen in all the times of his travel; which being brought, he liked them so well that he continued with them in all manner of love, and made them to travel with him all his journeys.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Wherefore he commanded his spirit Mephistophiles to bring him seven of the fairest women that he had seen in all the times of his travel; which being brought, he liked them so well that he continued with them in all manner of love, and made them to travel with him all his journeys.

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From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus found a Mass of Money, when he had consumed twenty-two of his Years._ To the end that the devil would make Faustus his only heir, he showed unto him where he should go and find a mighty huge mass of money, and that he should find it in an old chapel that was fallen down, half a mile distance from Wittenburg.

an old word for “yes”

From this reading And with these sweet personages he continued long, yea, even to his last end.

a late time of life

From this reading _How Dr. Faustus used Mephistophiles, to bring him seven of the fairest Women he could find in all the Countries he had travelled the twenty Years._ When Dr. Faustus called to mind that his time from day to day drew nigh, he began to live a swinish and epicurish life.

but in spite of that

From this reading There he also saw and heard many that were tormented; yet notwithstanding he brought away the coals, and when he was come home, it was turned into silver and gold; and after his death it was found by his servant, which was almost, by estimation, one thousand guilders.