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Chapter XIX
Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing. Page. His name, my lord, is Tyrrell.--Richard III. Upon entering, I saw several heads rising and sinking, to the tune of "Cherry ripe." A whole row of stiff necks, in cravats of the most unexceptionable length and breadth, were just before me.
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an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading “Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “A whole row of stiff necks, in cravats of the most unexceptionable length and breadth, were just before me.”
a period of time or extent
From this reading “A whole row of stiff necks, in cravats of the most unexceptionable length and breadth, were just before me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His name, my lord, is Tyrrell.--Richard III.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Upon entering, I saw several heads rising and sinking, to the tune of "Cherry ripe."”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Upon entering, I saw several heads rising and sinking, to the tune of "Cherry ripe."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A whole row of stiff necks, in cravats of the most unexceptionable length and breadth, were just before me.
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From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A whole row of stiff necks, in cravats of the most unexceptionable length and breadth, were just before me.
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From this reading A whole row of stiff necks, in cravats of the most unexceptionable length and breadth, were just before me.
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From this reading Upon entering, I saw several heads rising and sinking, to the tune of "Cherry ripe."
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From this reading A whole row of stiff necks, in cravats of the most unexceptionable length and breadth, were just before me.
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From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
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From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
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From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon entering, I saw several heads rising and sinking, to the tune of "Cherry ripe."
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From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
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From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
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From this reading Upon entering, I saw several heads rising and sinking, to the tune of "Cherry ripe."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His name, my lord, is Tyrrell.--Richard III.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Upon entering, I saw several heads rising and sinking, to the tune of "Cherry ripe."
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From this reading His name, my lord, is Tyrrell.--Richard III.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A whole row of stiff necks, in cravats of the most unexceptionable length and breadth, were just before me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His name, my lord, is Tyrrell.--Richard III.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A whole row of stiff necks, in cravats of the most unexceptionable length and breadth, were just before me.
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From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
a period of time or extent
From this reading A whole row of stiff necks, in cravats of the most unexceptionable length and breadth, were just before me.
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From this reading His name, my lord, is Tyrrell.--Richard III.
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From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A whole row of stiff necks, in cravats of the most unexceptionable length and breadth, were just before me.
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From this reading A whole row of stiff necks, in cravats of the most unexceptionable length and breadth, were just before me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading His name, my lord, is Tyrrell.--Richard III.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His name, my lord, is Tyrrell.--Richard III.
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From this reading A whole row of stiff necks, in cravats of the most unexceptionable length and breadth, were just before me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Page.
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From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His name, my lord, is Tyrrell.--Richard III.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon entering, I saw several heads rising and sinking, to the tune of "Cherry ripe."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon entering, I saw several heads rising and sinking, to the tune of "Cherry ripe."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A whole row of stiff necks, in cravats of the most unexceptionable length and breadth, were just before me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon entering, I saw several heads rising and sinking, to the tune of "Cherry ripe."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon entering, I saw several heads rising and sinking, to the tune of "Cherry ripe."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon entering, I saw several heads rising and sinking, to the tune of "Cherry ripe."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A whole row of stiff necks, in cravats of the most unexceptionable length and breadth, were just before me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon entering, I saw several heads rising and sinking, to the tune of "Cherry ripe."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His name, my lord, is Tyrrell.--Richard III.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A whole row of stiff necks, in cravats of the most unexceptionable length and breadth, were just before me.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon entering, I saw several heads rising and sinking, to the tune of "Cherry ripe."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A whole row of stiff necks, in cravats of the most unexceptionable length and breadth, were just before me.
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From this reading A whole row of stiff necks, in cravats of the most unexceptionable length and breadth, were just before me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now see, prepared to lead the sprightly dance, The lovely nymphs, and well dressed youths advance: The spacious room receives its jovial guest, And the floor shakes with pleasing weight oppressed.--Art of Dancing.
