used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
adoreverbUS /əˈdɔːr/
love intensely
From this reading "Yet this inconstancy is such As you too shall adore.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The rich notes rang higher and higher, filling the languid air, and drowning the trill of the mockingbirds.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yet this inconstancy is such As you too shall adore.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
CarewnounUS /ˈkæruː/
Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639)
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
chasteadjectiveUS /tʃeɪst/
morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more."
courtiernounUS /ˈkɔːrtiər/
an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
dearly loved
From this reading I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more."
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading The rich notes rang higher and higher, filling the languid air, and drowning the trill of the mockingbirds.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading The rich notes rang higher and higher, filling the languid air, and drowning the trill of the mockingbirds.
fleeverbUS /fliː/
run away quickly
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The rich notes rang higher and higher, filling the languid air, and drowning the trill of the mockingbirds.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
inconstancynounUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːnstənsi/
unfaithfulness by virtue of being unreliable or treacherous
From this reading "Yet this inconstancy is such As you too shall adore.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yet this inconstancy is such As you too shall adore.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading The rich notes rang higher and higher, filling the languid air, and drowning the trill of the mockingbirds.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more."
held dear
From this reading I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
midsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
mockingbirds
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From this reading The rich notes rang higher and higher, filling the languid air, and drowning the trill of the mockingbirds.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The rich notes rang higher and higher, filling the languid air, and drowning the trill of the mockingbirds.
nunnerynounUS /ˈnʌnəri/
the convent of a community of nuns
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
pageantnounUS /ˈpædʒənt/
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
Patricia
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From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The rich notes rang higher and higher, filling the languid air, and drowning the trill of the mockingbirds.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The rich notes rang higher and higher, filling the languid air, and drowning the trill of the mockingbirds.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Yet this inconstancy is such As you too shall adore.
silver-tonguedadjective
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
term of address for a man
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Yet this inconstancy is such As you too shall adore.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
express in words
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Yet this inconstancy is such As you too shall adore.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Yet this inconstancy is such As you too shall adore.
trillnounUS /trɪl/
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
From this reading The rich notes rang higher and higher, filling the languid air, and drowning the trill of the mockingbirds.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE NEW SECRETARY "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I flee....
WhitehallnounUS /ˈwaɪthɔːl/
a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Patricia, filling her apron with midsummer flowers, sang with a careless passion, her mind far away in the midst of a Whitehall pageant, described to her the night before by that silver-tongued courtier, Sir Charles Carew.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Yet this inconstancy is such As you too shall adore.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yet this inconstancy is such As you too shall adore.
