Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE TEMPEST I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Where should this music be? i' the air or the earth?

(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 THE TEMPEST I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE TEMPEST I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

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From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Where should this music be? i' the air or the earth?

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

(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 Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

show off

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

harsh criticism or disapproval

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

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From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading THE TEMPEST I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE TEMPEST I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

put on clothes

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading THE TEMPEST I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Where should this music be? i' the air or the earth?

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

only a very short time before

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

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From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Where should this music be? i' the air or the earth?

close in time; about to occur

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE TEMPEST I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

go away from a place

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

engage in

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE TEMPEST I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Where should this music be? i' the air or the earth?

absolutely essential

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

possessive form of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TEMPEST I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Where should this music be? i' the air or the earth?

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

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From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal

From this reading THE TEMPEST I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Where should this music be? i' the air or the earth?

weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading THE TEMPEST I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death.

plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading THE TEMPEST I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading THE TEMPEST I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TEMPEST I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Where should this music be? i' the air or the earth?

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Where should this music be? i' the air or the earth?

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE TEMPEST I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE TEMPEST I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE TEMPEST I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death.

at the time that

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

in or at the place that

From this reading Where should this music be? i' the air or the earth?

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

which person or people

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading COMUS Quentin had hardly reached his little cabin, in order to make some necessary changes in his dress, when his worthy relation required to know the full particulars of all that had befallen him at the hunt.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Le Balafre's reply was a boast of how much better he himself would have behaved in the like circumstances, and it was mixed with a gentle censure of his nephew's slackness in not making in to the King's assistance, when he might be in imminent peril.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The youth, who could not help thinking that his uncle's hand was probably more powerful than his understanding, took care, in his reply, to leave the King in full possession of the victory which he had seemed desirous to appropriate.