used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
(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 First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
in addition
From this reading Then Barbara praised Michal greatly, and said that Master Henry would also make a fine show with the scratches he had received from her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wherein the knavish practices of the evil witch are only insinuated, but not yet fully divulged.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
balsamnounUS /ˈbɔːlsəm/
any seed plant yielding balsam
From this reading With this balsam she rubbed Michal's bruises, who felt all the better for it.
Barbara
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From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
(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 With this balsam she rubbed Michal's bruises, who felt all the better for it.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading With this balsam she rubbed Michal's bruises, who felt all the better for it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wherein the knavish practices of the evil witch are only insinuated, but not yet fully divulged.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
cardamomnounUS /ˈkɑːrdəməm/
rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
Christi
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From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
cornflowernounUS /ˈkɔːrnflaʊər/
plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
CorpusnounUS /ˈkɔːrpəs/
capital as contrasted with the income derived from it
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
divulgedverbUS /dɪˈvʌldʒd/
past form of “divulge” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Wherein the knavish practices of the evil witch are only insinuated, but not yet fully divulged.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Wherein the knavish practices of the evil witch are only insinuated, but not yet fully divulged.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading With this balsam she rubbed Michal's bruises, who felt all the better for it.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Then Barbara praised Michal greatly, and said that Master Henry would also make a fine show with the scratches he had received from her.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With this balsam she rubbed Michal's bruises, who felt all the better for it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then Barbara praised Michal greatly, and said that Master Henry would also make a fine show with the scratches he had received from her.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Wherein the knavish practices of the evil witch are only insinuated, but not yet fully divulged.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Then Barbara praised Michal greatly, and said that Master Henry would also make a fine show with the scratches he had received from her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then Barbara praised Michal greatly, and said that Master Henry would also make a fine show with the scratches he had received from her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then Barbara praised Michal greatly, and said that Master Henry would also make a fine show with the scratches he had received from her.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Then Barbara praised Michal greatly, and said that Master Henry would also make a fine show with the scratches he had received from her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Barbara praised Michal greatly, and said that Master Henry would also make a fine show with the scratches he had received from her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
insinuatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “insinuate” — introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
From this reading Wherein the knavish practices of the evil witch are only insinuated, but not yet fully divulged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
juicenounUS /dʒuːs/
the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
knavishadjective
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Wherein the knavish practices of the evil witch are only insinuated, but not yet fully divulged.
left-handedadjectiveUS /ˌleftˈhændɪd/
using or intended for the left hand
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
engage in
From this reading Then Barbara praised Michal greatly, and said that Master Henry would also make a fine show with the scratches he had received from her.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Then Barbara praised Michal greatly, and said that Master Henry would also make a fine show with the scratches he had received from her.
Maundynoun
a public ceremony on Maundy Thursday when the monarch distributes Maundy money
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
Michal
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From this reading Then Barbara praised Michal greatly, and said that Master Henry would also make a fine show with the scratches he had received from her.
Michal's
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From this reading With this balsam she rubbed Michal's bruises, who felt all the better for it.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
not any; not one
From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wherein the knavish practices of the evil witch are only insinuated, but not yet fully divulged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wherein the knavish practices of the evil witch are only insinuated, but not yet fully divulged.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
and nothing more
From this reading Wherein the knavish practices of the evil witch are only insinuated, but not yet fully divulged.
a human being
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
Pirka
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From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
platternounUS /ˈplætər/
a large shallow dish used for serving food
From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
pluckedadjectiveUS /plʌkt/
of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/
plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Wherein the knavish practices of the evil witch are only insinuated, but not yet fully divulged.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading Then Barbara praised Michal greatly, and said that Master Henry would also make a fine show with the scratches he had received from her.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Then Barbara praised Michal greatly, and said that Master Henry would also make a fine show with the scratches he had received from her.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading With this balsam she rubbed Michal's bruises, who felt all the better for it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then Barbara praised Michal greatly, and said that Master Henry would also make a fine show with the scratches he had received from her.
scratchesnounUS /ˈskrætʃəz/
plural of “scratch” — an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
From this reading Then Barbara praised Michal greatly, and said that Master Henry would also make a fine show with the scratches he had received from her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With this balsam she rubbed Michal's bruises, who felt all the better for it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then Barbara praised Michal greatly, and said that Master Henry would also make a fine show with the scratches he had received from her.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then Barbara praised Michal greatly, and said that Master Henry would also make a fine show with the scratches he had received from her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wherein the knavish practices of the evil witch are only insinuated, but not yet fully divulged.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Barbara praised Michal greatly, and said that Master Henry would also make a fine show with the scratches he had received from her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this balsam she rubbed Michal's bruises, who felt all the better for it.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
whereby
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From this reading First of all, Barbara Pirka brought on a platter a specific whereby the blue marks caused by blows can be made to vanish in no time.
Wherein
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From this reading Wherein the knavish practices of the evil witch are only insinuated, but not yet fully divulged.
which person or people
From this reading With this balsam she rubbed Michal's bruises, who felt all the better for it.
witchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading Wherein the knavish practices of the evil witch are only insinuated, but not yet fully divulged.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It consists of the piece of cornflower roots plucked on the morning of Corpus Christi Day by a left-handed person with his back to the sun, and the juice of the cardamom plucked on Maundy Thursday, and mixed with the honey of the queen bee.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then Barbara praised Michal greatly, and said that Master Henry would also make a fine show with the scratches he had received from her.
but in spite of that
From this reading Wherein the knavish practices of the evil witch are only insinuated, but not yet fully divulged.
