used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "But surely--_Justitia eum cuique distribuit_--as Cicero hath it," Master Francis cried in protest against such heresy.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You will not deny that an apt quotation lends grace to our too barren English."
an't
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From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading "You will not deny that an apt quotation lends grace to our too barren English."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I could swear you are a doctor of the law."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But surely--_Justitia eum cuique distribuit_--as Cicero hath it," Master Francis cried in protest against such heresy.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading "You will not deny that an apt quotation lends grace to our too barren English."
beliesverbUS /bɪˈlaɪz/
third-person singular of “belie” — be in contradiction with
From this reading "Your speech belies you, sir," retorted Master Francis courteously, "for it proclaims a man of nice discrimination.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But surely--_Justitia eum cuique distribuit_--as Cicero hath it," Master Francis cried in protest against such heresy.
CiceronounUS /ˈsɪsəroʊ/
a linear unit of the size of type slightly larger than an em
From this reading "But surely--_Justitia eum cuique distribuit_--as Cicero hath it," Master Francis cried in protest against such heresy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could swear you are a doctor of the law."
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading "Your speech belies you, sir," retorted Master Francis courteously, "for it proclaims a man of nice discrimination.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "But surely--_Justitia eum cuique distribuit_--as Cicero hath it," Master Francis cried in protest against such heresy.
cuique
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From this reading "But surely--_Justitia eum cuique distribuit_--as Cicero hath it," Master Francis cried in protest against such heresy.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading "You will not deny that an apt quotation lends grace to our too barren English."
discriminationnounUS /dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən/
unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
From this reading "Your speech belies you, sir," retorted Master Francis courteously, "for it proclaims a man of nice discrimination.
distribuit
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From this reading "But surely--_Justitia eum cuique distribuit_--as Cicero hath it," Master Francis cried in protest against such heresy.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I could swear you are a doctor of the law."
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "You will not deny that an apt quotation lends grace to our too barren English."
eum
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From this reading "But surely--_Justitia eum cuique distribuit_--as Cicero hath it," Master Francis cried in protest against such heresy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Your speech belies you, sir," retorted Master Francis courteously, "for it proclaims a man of nice discrimination.
Francis
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From this reading "But surely--_Justitia eum cuique distribuit_--as Cicero hath it," Master Francis cried in protest against such heresy.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "You will not deny that an apt quotation lends grace to our too barren English."
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "But surely--_Justitia eum cuique distribuit_--as Cicero hath it," Master Francis cried in protest against such heresy.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
heresynounUS /ˈherəsi/
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
From this reading "But surely--_Justitia eum cuique distribuit_--as Cicero hath it," Master Francis cried in protest against such heresy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But surely--_Justitia eum cuique distribuit_--as Cicero hath it," Master Francis cried in protest against such heresy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But surely--_Justitia eum cuique distribuit_--as Cicero hath it," Master Francis cried in protest against such heresy.
Justitia
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From this reading "But surely--_Justitia eum cuique distribuit_--as Cicero hath it," Master Francis cried in protest against such heresy.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading I could swear you are a doctor of the law."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
lendsverbUS /lendz/
third-person singular of “lend” — bestow a quality on
From this reading "You will not deny that an apt quotation lends grace to our too barren English."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
engage in
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Your speech belies you, sir," retorted Master Francis courteously, "for it proclaims a man of nice discrimination.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "But surely--_Justitia eum cuique distribuit_--as Cicero hath it," Master Francis cried in protest against such heresy.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Your speech belies you, sir," retorted Master Francis courteously, "for it proclaims a man of nice discrimination.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You will not deny that an apt quotation lends grace to our too barren English."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Your speech belies you, sir," retorted Master Francis courteously, "for it proclaims a man of nice discrimination.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "You will not deny that an apt quotation lends grace to our too barren English."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
proclaimsverbUS /proʊˈkleɪmz/
third-person singular of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading "Your speech belies you, sir," retorted Master Francis courteously, "for it proclaims a man of nice discrimination.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading "But surely--_Justitia eum cuique distribuit_--as Cicero hath it," Master Francis cried in protest against such heresy.
quotationnounUS /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
From this reading "You will not deny that an apt quotation lends grace to our too barren English."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "Your speech belies you, sir," retorted Master Francis courteously, "for it proclaims a man of nice discrimination.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
saucenounUS /sɔːs/
flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
term of address for a man
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading "Your speech belies you, sir," retorted Master Francis courteously, "for it proclaims a man of nice discrimination.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "But surely--_Justitia eum cuique distribuit_--as Cicero hath it," Master Francis cried in protest against such heresy.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "But surely--_Justitia eum cuique distribuit_--as Cicero hath it," Master Francis cried in protest against such heresy.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading I could swear you are a doctor of the law."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You will not deny that an apt quotation lends grace to our too barren English."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
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 a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You will not deny that an apt quotation lends grace to our too barren English."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "You will not deny that an apt quotation lends grace to our too barren English."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
which person or people
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will not deny that an apt quotation lends grace to our too barren English."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "'Tis a thin sauce to a rich meat," replied the other; adding modestly, "I am, an't please you, sir, but one who, having little Latin and less Greek, must make a shift with what is left to him."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will not deny that an apt quotation lends grace to our too barren English."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your speech belies you, sir," retorted Master Francis courteously, "for it proclaims a man of nice discrimination.
