used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Down on your knees, And thank Heaven, fasting, for a good man's love."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Down on your knees, And thank Heaven, fasting, for a good man's love."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _As You Like It._ "He does it with a better grace, but I do it more natural."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading _As You Like It._ "He does it with a better grace, but I do it more natural."
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _As You Like It._ "He does it with a better grace, but I do it more natural."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But such a moment had come to Moritz Ingram and Mollie.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _As You Like It._ "He does it with a better grace, but I do it more natural."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _As You Like It._ "He does it with a better grace, but I do it more natural."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Down on your knees, And thank Heaven, fasting, for a good man's love."
EVERARD
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From this reading EVERARD YIELDS THE POINT.
fastingnounUS /ˈfæstɪŋ/
abstaining from food
From this reading "Down on your knees, And thank Heaven, fasting, for a good man's love."
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Down on your knees, And thank Heaven, fasting, for a good man's love."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Down on your knees, And thank Heaven, fasting, for a good man's love."
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading _As You Like It._ "He does it with a better grace, but I do it more natural."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But such a moment had come to Moritz Ingram and Mollie.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _As You Like It._ "He does it with a better grace, but I do it more natural."
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "Down on your knees, And thank Heaven, fasting, for a good man's love."
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _As You Like It._ "He does it with a better grace, but I do it more natural."
Ingram
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From this reading But such a moment had come to Moritz Ingram and Mollie.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _As You Like It._ "He does it with a better grace, but I do it more natural."
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading "Down on your knees, And thank Heaven, fasting, for a good man's love."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _As You Like It._ "He does it with a better grace, but I do it more natural."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Down on your knees, And thank Heaven, fasting, for a good man's love."
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Down on your knees, And thank Heaven, fasting, for a good man's love."
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading But such a moment had come to Moritz Ingram and Mollie.
a particular point in time
From this reading But such a moment had come to Moritz Ingram and Mollie.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _As You Like It._ "He does it with a better grace, but I do it more natural."
Moritz
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From this reading But such a moment had come to Moritz Ingram and Mollie.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading _As You Like It._ "He does it with a better grace, but I do it more natural."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Down on your knees, And thank Heaven, fasting, for a good man's love."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading EVERARD YIELDS THE POINT.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Down on your knees, And thank Heaven, fasting, for a good man's love."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVERARD YIELDS THE POINT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
TwelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _Twelfth Night._ It is given to few favored mortals to know such hours or moments of intense happiness, that their cup of bliss seems well-nigh overflowing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _As You Like It._ "He does it with a better grace, but I do it more natural."
YIELDSnounUS /jiːldz/
plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount
From this reading EVERARD YIELDS THE POINT.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _As You Like It._ "He does it with a better grace, but I do it more natural."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Down on your knees, And thank Heaven, fasting, for a good man's love."
