Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

similar in quality or character

From this reading So you shall see I am akin to all this world!"

(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 And I teach my Thekla all these tongues, saving the Flemish; for they speak not Flemish only in Flanders; it should do her not much good.

in addition

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

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From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading So you shall see I am akin to all this world!"

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

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

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

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

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

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

for the reason that

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

a female human offspring

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

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

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

an ethnic group speaking Flemish and living in northern and western Belgium

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And I teach my Thekla all these tongues, saving the Flemish; for they speak not Flemish only in Flanders; it should do her not much good.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

a person of French nationality

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

a person of German nationality

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

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

From this reading And I teach my Thekla all these tongues, saving the Flemish; for they speak not Flemish only in Flanders; it should do her not much good.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading And I teach my Thekla all these tongues, saving the Flemish; for they speak not Flemish only in Flanders; it should do her not much good.

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

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

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

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

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

From this reading And I teach my Thekla all these tongues, saving the Flemish; for they speak not Flemish only in Flanders; it should do her not much good.

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

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

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

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And I teach my Thekla all these tongues, saving the Flemish; for they speak not Flemish only in Flanders; it should do her not much good.

people descended from a common ancestor

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

take in marriage

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading And I teach my Thekla all these tongues, saving the Flemish; for they speak not Flemish only in Flanders; it should do her not much good.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

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

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And I teach my Thekla all these tongues, saving the Flemish; for they speak not Flemish only in Flanders; it should do her not much good.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

and nothing more

From this reading And I teach my Thekla all these tongues, saving the Flemish; for they speak not Flemish only in Flanders; it should do her not much good.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

a person who is being chased

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading And I teach my Thekla all these tongues, saving the Flemish; for they speak not Flemish only in Flanders; it should do her not much good.

express in words

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading So you shall see I am akin to all this world!"

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading And I teach my Thekla all these tongues, saving the Flemish; for they speak not Flemish only in Flanders; it should do her not much good.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So you shall see I am akin to all this world!"

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

express in speech

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading And I teach my Thekla all these tongues, saving the Flemish; for they speak not Flemish only in Flanders; it should do her not much good.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

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

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And I teach my Thekla all these tongues, saving the Flemish; for they speak not Flemish only in Flanders; it should do her not much good.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading And I teach my Thekla all these tongues, saving the Flemish; for they speak not Flemish only in Flanders; it should do her not much good.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And I teach my Thekla all these tongues, saving the Flemish; for they speak not Flemish only in Flanders; it should do her not much good.

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

From this reading So you shall see I am akin to all this world!"

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

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

an old word for “to”

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

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

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

having been taken in marriage

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

at the time that

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

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

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But in all these four tongues have I kinsfolk; for my father was a true-born Fleming, and to him I alway spake Flemish; and my mother was a Spanish woman, and I spake Spanish with her; and my father's brother was wedded unto a dame of Low Dutchland (for whom my daughter is named Thekla, which is a Low Dutch name); and his sister did marry a Frenchman.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "Where," pursued Mrs Rose, "people are bred up in their common life to speak four tongues; which shall say, Flemish--that is the language of Flanders; and Spanish--the Spaniards do rule over us; and Low Dutch [German],--because we have much to do with the Low Dutch; and the better bred women also French.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading So you shall see I am akin to all this world!"

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

From this reading Mistress Rose entreated her guests to stay for four-hours, when she hoped Mr Rose would be at home; but Isoult was somewhat afraid of losing her way in the dark, and declined.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading So you shall see I am akin to all this world!"