used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Charles turned with a merry laugh and seized Nell in his arms almost fiercely.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Charles turned with a merry laugh and seized Nell in his arms almost fiercely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Charles turned with a merry laugh and seized Nell in his arms almost fiercely.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Charles turned with a merry laugh and seized Nell in his arms almost fiercely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Nay; you question my constancy to-night," said Nell, sadly, as she looked into his eyes, with the look of perfect love.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles turned with a merry laugh and seized Nell in his arms almost fiercely.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
constancynounUS /ˈkɑːnstənsi/
the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation
From this reading "Nay; you question my constancy to-night," said Nell, sadly, as she looked into his eyes, with the look of perfect love.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "A subterfuge!" he cried eagerly.
the first light of day
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "A subterfuge!" he cried eagerly.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Nay; you question my constancy to-night," said Nell, sadly, as she looked into his eyes, with the look of perfect love.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading Charles turned with a merry laugh and seized Nell in his arms almost fiercely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A subterfuge!" he cried eagerly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charles turned with a merry laugh and seized Nell in his arms almost fiercely.
I've
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From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Nay; you question my constancy to-night," said Nell, sadly, as she looked into his eyes, with the look of perfect love.
jostlingnounUS /ˈdʒɑːsəlɪŋ/
the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading "Nell, quick; one kiss!"
the sound of laughing
From this reading Charles turned with a merry laugh and seized Nell in his arms almost fiercely.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Nay; you question my constancy to-night," said Nell, sadly, as she looked into his eyes, with the look of perfect love.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Nay; you question my constancy to-night," said Nell, sadly, as she looked into his eyes, with the look of perfect love.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Nay; you question my constancy to-night," said Nell, sadly, as she looked into his eyes, with the look of perfect love.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Charles turned with a merry laugh and seized Nell in his arms almost fiercely.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Nay; you question my constancy to-night," said Nell, sadly, as she looked into his eyes, with the look of perfect love.
an old word for “no”
From this reading "Nay; you question my constancy to-night," said Nell, sadly, as she looked into his eyes, with the look of perfect love.
Nell
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From this reading Charles turned with a merry laugh and seized Nell in his arms almost fiercely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Nay; you question my constancy to-night," said Nell, sadly, as she looked into his eyes, with the look of perfect love.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading "Nay; you question my constancy to-night," said Nell, sadly, as she looked into his eyes, with the look of perfect love.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Nay; you question my constancy to-night," said Nell, sadly, as she looked into his eyes, with the look of perfect love.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Nell, quick; one kiss!"
with speed
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading "Nay; you question my constancy to-night," said Nell, sadly, as she looked into his eyes, with the look of perfect love.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Nay; you question my constancy to-night," said Nell, sadly, as she looked into his eyes, with the look of perfect love.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Charles turned with a merry laugh and seized Nell in his arms almost fiercely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Nay; you question my constancy to-night," said Nell, sadly, as she looked into his eyes, with the look of perfect love.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
subterfugenounUS /ˈsʌbtərfjuːdʒ/
something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity
From this reading "A subterfuge!" he cried eagerly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
to-night
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From this reading "Nay; you question my constancy to-night," said Nell, sadly, as she looked into his eyes, with the look of perfect love.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Charles turned with a merry laugh and seized Nell in his arms almost fiercely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charles turned with a merry laugh and seized Nell in his arms almost fiercely.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _The day will be so happy; for I've seen you at the dawn._ The room was quickly cleared, the King's courtiers jostling one another in their efforts to carry out the royal bidding.
