Chapter XI

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

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From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

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From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

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From this reading 88 as soone as the king the shepard did see, "O," quoth the king, "Bishopp, thou art welcome to me!" the shepard was soe like the Bishopp his brother, the King cold not know the one from the other.

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

From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

(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 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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

From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

at another time

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

react verbally

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Brother," quoth the shepard, "you are a man of Learninge; what neede you stand in doubt of soe small a thinge?

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading 88 as soone as the king the shepard did see, "O," quoth the king, "Bishopp, thou art welcome to me!" the shepard was soe like the Bishopp his brother, the King cold not know the one from the other.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading 88 as soone as the king the shepard did see, "O," quoth the king, "Bishopp, thou art welcome to me!" the shepard was soe like the Bishopp his brother, the King cold not know the one from the other.

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading 88 as soone as the king the shepard did see, "O," quoth the king, "Bishopp, thou art welcome to me!" the shepard was soe like the Bishopp his brother, the King cold not know the one from the other.

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From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading 88 as soone as the king the shepard did see, "O," quoth the king, "Bishopp, thou art welcome to me!" the shepard was soe like the Bishopp his brother, the King cold not know the one from the other.

the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977

From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

an old word for “before”

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

coins made of gold

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

an old form of “has”

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

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From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

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

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

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From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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

From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

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From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

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

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading "Brother," quoth the shepard, "you are a man of Learninge; what neede you stand in doubt of soe small a thinge?

bestow a quality on

From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading 88 as soone as the king the shepard did see, "O," quoth the king, "Bishopp, thou art welcome to me!" the shepard was soe like the Bishopp his brother, the King cold not know the one from the other.

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From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Brother," quoth the shepard, "you are a man of Learninge; what neede you stand in doubt of soe small a thinge?

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

the force of workers available

From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

great merriment

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

an old word for “no”

From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

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From this reading "Brother," quoth the shepard, "you are a man of Learninge; what neede you stand in doubt of soe small a thinge?

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading 88 as soone as the king the shepard did see, "O," quoth the king, "Bishopp, thou art welcome to me!" the shepard was soe like the Bishopp his brother, the King cold not know the one from the other.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading 88 as soone as the king the shepard did see, "O," quoth the king, "Bishopp, thou art welcome to me!" the shepard was soe like the Bishopp his brother, the King cold not know the one from the other.

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

past form of “propound” — put forward, as of an idea

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

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From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

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From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

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From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

express in words

From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading 88 as soone as the king the shepard did see, "O," quoth the king, "Bishopp, thou art welcome to me!" the shepard was soe like the Bishopp his brother, the King cold not know the one from the other.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads

From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

United States author of surrealistic allegorical plays (born in 1943)

From this reading "Brother," quoth the shepard, "you are a man of Learninge; what neede you stand in doubt of soe small a thinge?

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From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

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

From this reading "Brother," quoth the shepard, "you are a man of Learninge; what neede you stand in doubt of soe small a thinge?

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

move hurridly

From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

be standing; be upright

From this reading "Brother," quoth the shepard, "you are a man of Learninge; what neede you stand in doubt of soe small a thinge?

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

an unbroken period of time during which you do something

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

express in words

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

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

From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

a special situation

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading "Brother," quoth the shepard, "you are a man of Learninge; what neede you stand in doubt of soe small a thinge?

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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

From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading 88 as soone as the king the shepard did see, "O," quoth the king, "Bishopp, thou art welcome to me!" the shepard was soe like the Bishopp his brother, the King cold not know the one from the other.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

accept gladly

From this reading 88 as soone as the king the shepard did see, "O," quoth the king, "Bishopp, thou art welcome to me!" the shepard was soe like the Bishopp his brother, the King cold not know the one from the other.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

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From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Quoth the Bishop: "I have beene att thy court anon, before my prince is called King Iohn, 60 and there he hath charged mee against his crowne with traitorye; if I cannot answer his misterye, 3 questions hee hath propounded to mee, 64 he will haue my Land soe faire and free, and alsoe the head from my bodye. the first question was, 'to tell him in that stead with the crowne of gold vpon his head, 68 amongst his nobilitye with Ioy & much mirth, to lett him know within one penye what hee is worth;' and secondlye 'to tell him with-out any doubt how soone he may goe the whole world about;' 72 and thirdlye, 'to tell him, or ere I stint, what is the thing that he does thinke.'"

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From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Brother," quoth the Shepeard, "you haue heard itt, that a ffoole may teach a wisemane witt; 56 say me therfore what-soeuer you will, and if I doe you noe good, Ile doe you noe ill."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 76 lend me," quoth the shepard, "your ministers apparrell, Ile ryde to the court and answere your quarrell; lend me your serving men, say me not nay; with all your best horsses that ryd on the way, 80 Ile to the court, this matter to stay; Ile speake with King Iohn & heare what heele say." the Bishopp with speed prepared then to sett forth the shepard with horsse and man; 84 the shepard was liuely with-out any doubt; I wott a royall companye came to the court. the shepard hee came to the court anon before (his) prince that was called King Iohn.