used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
(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 Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A king may be unkinged, as befell him whom in my youth we called the Royal Martyr, but he need not be unmanned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A king may be unkinged, as befell him whom in my youth we called the Royal Martyr, but he need not be unmanned.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
becominglyadverb
in a becoming manner
From this reading Much is forgiven to him who dies becomingly, and on earth, as in heaven, there is pardon for the parting soul.
BEFELLverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He has tasted of what men count the best, and, having found even in it much bitterness, turns to greet fortune's new caprice smiling or unmoved.
(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 Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading He has tasted of what men count the best, and, having found even in it much bitterness, turns to greet fortune's new caprice smiling or unmoved.
cause to be bored
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A king may be unkinged, as befell him whom in my youth we called the Royal Martyr, but he need not be unmanned.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A king may be unkinged, as befell him whom in my youth we called the Royal Martyr, but he need not be unmanned.
capricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading He has tasted of what men count the best, and, having found even in it much bitterness, turns to greet fortune's new caprice smiling or unmoved.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading He has tasted of what men count the best, and, having found even in it much bitterness, turns to greet fortune's new caprice smiling or unmoved.
deathsnounUS /deθs/
plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
debonairadjectiveUS /ˌdebəˈner/
having a sophisticated charm
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading Much is forgiven to him who dies becomingly, and on earth, as in heaven, there is pardon for the parting soul.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Much is forgiven to him who dies becomingly, and on earth, as in heaven, there is pardon for the parting soul.
divisible by two
From this reading He has tasted of what men count the best, and, having found even in it much bitterness, turns to greet fortune's new caprice smiling or unmoved.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Much is forgiven to him who dies becomingly, and on earth, as in heaven, there is pardon for the parting soul.
fortune'snounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
possessive form of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He has tasted of what men count the best, and, having found even in it much bitterness, turns to greet fortune's new caprice smiling or unmoved.
set up or found
From this reading He has tasted of what men count the best, and, having found even in it much bitterness, turns to greet fortune's new caprice smiling or unmoved.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He has tasted of what men count the best, and, having found even in it much bitterness, turns to greet fortune's new caprice smiling or unmoved.
GUINEAnounUS /ˈɡɪni/
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has tasted of what men count the best, and, having found even in it much bitterness, turns to greet fortune's new caprice smiling or unmoved.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He has tasted of what men count the best, and, having found even in it much bitterness, turns to greet fortune's new caprice smiling or unmoved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A king may be unkinged, as befell him whom in my youth we called the Royal Martyr, but he need not be unmanned.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Much is forgiven to him who dies becomingly, and on earth, as in heaven, there is pardon for the parting soul.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A king may be unkinged, as befell him whom in my youth we called the Royal Martyr, but he need not be unmanned.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
impartsverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrts/
third-person singular of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A king may be unkinged, as befell him whom in my youth we called the Royal Martyr, but he need not be unmanned.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
immediately past
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
MartyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading A king may be unkinged, as befell him whom in my youth we called the Royal Martyr, but he need not be unmanned.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A king may be unkinged, as befell him whom in my youth we called the Royal Martyr, but he need not be unmanned.
the force of workers available
From this reading He has tasted of what men count the best, and, having found even in it much bitterness, turns to greet fortune's new caprice smiling or unmoved.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He has tasted of what men count the best, and, having found even in it much bitterness, turns to greet fortune's new caprice smiling or unmoved.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A king may be unkinged, as befell him whom in my youth we called the Royal Martyr, but he need not be unmanned.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He has tasted of what men count the best, and, having found even in it much bitterness, turns to greet fortune's new caprice smiling or unmoved.
not any; not one
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A king may be unkinged, as befell him whom in my youth we called the Royal Martyr, but he need not be unmanned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He has tasted of what men count the best, and, having found even in it much bitterness, turns to greet fortune's new caprice smiling or unmoved.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Much is forgiven to him who dies becomingly, and on earth, as in heaven, there is pardon for the parting soul.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He has tasted of what men count the best, and, having found even in it much bitterness, turns to greet fortune's new caprice smiling or unmoved.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
paintsnounUS /peɪnts/
plural of “paint” — a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Much is forgiven to him who dies becomingly, and on earth, as in heaven, there is pardon for the parting soul.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Much is forgiven to him who dies becomingly, and on earth, as in heaven, there is pardon for the parting soul.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading A king may be unkinged, as befell him whom in my youth we called the Royal Martyr, but he need not be unmanned.
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He has tasted of what men count the best, and, having found even in it much bitterness, turns to greet fortune's new caprice smiling or unmoved.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Much is forgiven to him who dies becomingly, and on earth, as in heaven, there is pardon for the parting soul.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading He has tasted of what men count the best, and, having found even in it much bitterness, turns to greet fortune's new caprice smiling or unmoved.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A king may be unkinged, as befell him whom in my youth we called the Royal Martyr, but he need not be unmanned.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading He has tasted of what men count the best, and, having found even in it much bitterness, turns to greet fortune's new caprice smiling or unmoved.
unkinged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A king may be unkinged, as befell him whom in my youth we called the Royal Martyr, but he need not be unmanned.
unmannedadjectiveUS /ənˈmænd/
lacking a crew
From this reading A king may be unkinged, as befell him whom in my youth we called the Royal Martyr, but he need not be unmanned.
unmovedadjectiveUS /ənˈmuːvd/
emotionally unmoved
From this reading He has tasted of what men count the best, and, having found even in it much bitterness, turns to greet fortune's new caprice smiling or unmoved.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A king may be unkinged, as befell him whom in my youth we called the Royal Martyr, but he need not be unmanned.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT BEFELL MY LAST GUINEA There is this in great station, that it imparts to a man a bearing sedate in good times and debonair in evil.
which person or people
From this reading Much is forgiven to him who dies becomingly, and on earth, as in heaven, there is pardon for the parting soul.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A king may be unkinged, as befell him whom in my youth we called the Royal Martyr, but he need not be unmanned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
but in spite of that
From this reading Thus it falls out that though princes live no better lives than common men, yet for the most part they die more noble deaths; their sunset paints all their sky, and we remember not how they bore their glorious burden, but with what grace they laid it down.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading A king may be unkinged, as befell him whom in my youth we called the Royal Martyr, but he need not be unmanned.
