used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I would that had been sent that would mend thy untowardness and bring thy temper to a comelier mould.
admittancenounUS /ədˈmɪtəns/
the right to enter
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
adornings
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From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
(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 THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Janet bade Lord Cedric enter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
BRANTLE
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From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I would that had been sent that would mend thy untowardness and bring thy temper to a comelier mould.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
make calm or still
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
Cedric
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From this reading Janet bade Lord Cedric enter.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
clotheverbUS /kloʊð/
provide with clothes or put clothes on
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
comelier
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From this reading "I would that had been sent that would mend thy untowardness and bring thy temper to a comelier mould.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
distraughtadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔːt/
deeply agitated especially from emotion
From this reading Janet for the time was distraught and said:
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
to come or go into
From this reading Janet bade Lord Cedric enter.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
grievancesnounUS /ˈɡriːvənsəz/
plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I would that had been sent that would mend thy untowardness and bring thy temper to a comelier mould.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
it's
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From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
Janet
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From this reading Janet for the time was distraught and said:
lackeynounUS /ˈlæki/
a male servant (especially a footman)
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
London-town
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From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
Lordship's
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From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
mendverbUS /mend/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading "I would that had been sent that would mend thy untowardness and bring thy temper to a comelier mould.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading "I would that had been sent that would mend thy untowardness and bring thy temper to a comelier mould.
not any; not one
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
Penwick
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From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
raimentnoun
especially fine or decorative clothing
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
rapnounUS /ræp/
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Janet for the time was distraught and said:
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "I would that had been sent that would mend thy untowardness and bring thy temper to a comelier mould.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
staysnounUS /steɪz/
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading "I would that had been sent that would mend thy untowardness and bring thy temper to a comelier mould.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "I would that had been sent that would mend thy untowardness and bring thy temper to a comelier mould.
thyself
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From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Janet for the time was distraught and said:
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
hard to endure
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
twas
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From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
unpackedverbUS /ənˈpækt/
past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
untowardness
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From this reading "I would that had been sent that would mend thy untowardness and bring thy temper to a comelier mould.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'Tis past time for thee to clothe thyself in that in which thy noble lord hath seen fit to purchase for thee; I heard some moments since the arrival of the hunters and it's time--" There was a sounding rap and 'twas his Lordship's lackey begging the admittance of his master.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BRANTLE Mistress Penwick sat in her chamber, trying to calm herself to reason; for the chest had come from London-town laden with splendid raiment; all had been unpacked and examined, and 'twas enough to cure all grievances, the very sight of such adornings; but her ladyship was disappointed that there were no stays.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I would that had been sent that would mend thy untowardness and bring thy temper to a comelier mould.
