used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In for a penny, in for a pound.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Throw the helve after the hatchet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRIENDS AND FOES.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As well to be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As well to be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
chastiseverbUS /tʃæˈstaɪz/
censure severely
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
ChristienounUS /ˈkrɪsti/
prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
citedverbUS /ˈsaɪtəd/
past form of “cite” — make reference to
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
exemplifiedverbUS /ɪɡˈzempləfaɪd/
inflected form of “exemplify” — be characteristic of
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
FOESnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading FRIENDS AND FOES.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In for a penny, in for a pound.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FRIENDS AND FOES.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
grandsires
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From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
hangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading As well to be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.
hatchetnounUS /ˈhætʃət/
weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading Throw the helve after the hatchet.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
helvenoun
the handle of a weapon or tool
From this reading Throw the helve after the hatchet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In for a penny, in for a pound.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading As well to be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
maximsnounUS /ˈmæksəmz/
plural of “maxim” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading In for a penny, in for a pound.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading In for a penny, in for a pound.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading As well to be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Throw the helve after the hatchet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
propel through the air
From this reading Throw the helve after the hatchet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As well to be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
precisely as stated
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As well to be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading He that hath the name may as well enjoy the game.--These and other reckless maxims of our worthy grandsires (which they may have exemplified in their own lives, but took care for their own comfort to chastise out of their children) were cited by Miss Christie Fox, with very bright ferocity, for her poor brother's guidance.
