Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

later than; following

From this reading The party mustered early the next morning to continue their journey, and after breakfast L'Isle called for the innkeeper to pay him his bill.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

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

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

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

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

influence by slyness

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading The party mustered early the next morning to continue their journey, and after breakfast L'Isle called for the innkeeper to pay him his bill.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The party mustered early the next morning to continue their journey, and after breakfast L'Isle called for the innkeeper to pay him his bill.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

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

From this reading The party mustered early the next morning to continue their journey, and after breakfast L'Isle called for the innkeeper to pay him his bill.

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

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading The party mustered early the next morning to continue their journey, and after breakfast L'Isle called for the innkeeper to pay him his bill.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

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

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

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

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

many and different

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The party mustered early the next morning to continue their journey, and after breakfast L'Isle called for the innkeeper to pay him his bill.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Faerie Queene.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The party mustered early the next morning to continue their journey, and after breakfast L'Isle called for the innkeeper to pay him his bill.

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

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

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

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (“furthest” is used more often than “farthest” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

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

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

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

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

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

From this reading The party mustered early the next morning to continue their journey, and after breakfast L'Isle called for the innkeeper to pay him his bill.

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

From this reading The party mustered early the next morning to continue their journey, and after breakfast L'Isle called for the innkeeper to pay him his bill.

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

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

the owner or manager of an inn

From this reading The party mustered early the next morning to continue their journey, and after breakfast L'Isle called for the innkeeper to pay him his bill.

past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The party mustered early the next morning to continue their journey, and after breakfast L'Isle called for the innkeeper to pay him his bill.

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From this reading The party mustered early the next morning to continue their journey, and after breakfast L'Isle called for the innkeeper to pay him his bill.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

something lost (especially money lost at gambling)

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

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

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The party mustered early the next morning to continue their journey, and after breakfast L'Isle called for the innkeeper to pay him his bill.

past form of “muster” — gather or bring together

From this reading The party mustered early the next morning to continue their journey, and after breakfast L'Isle called for the innkeeper to pay him his bill.

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

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The party mustered early the next morning to continue their journey, and after breakfast L'Isle called for the innkeeper to pay him his bill.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

on one occasion

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

above and across; more than

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The party mustered early the next morning to continue their journey, and after breakfast L'Isle called for the innkeeper to pay him his bill.

a course of conduct

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading The party mustered early the next morning to continue their journey, and after breakfast L'Isle called for the innkeeper to pay him his bill.

in an imperative and commanding manner

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

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From this reading Faerie Queene.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

relieve from

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

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

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

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

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

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

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

a quantity of money

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

carry out

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

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

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

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

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

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

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

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

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

a source of difficulty

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

not known

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

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

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

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From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

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

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

at the time that

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

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

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

which person or people

From this reading On L'Isle looking surprised, he began to run over so long a list of articles furnished, and items of trouble given, that L'Isle, who was annoyed at the interruption of an agreeable conversation with Lady Mabel, was about to pay him in full to get rid of him, when Shortridge peremptorily interfered.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading Led with delight they thus beguile the way * * * * When weening to return whence they did stray, They cannot find that path, which first was showne, But wander to and fro in ways unknown, Furthest from end then, when they nearest weene, That makes them doubt their wits be not their own, So many paths, so many turning seene, That which of them to take in diverse doubt they been.

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

From this reading This worthy, acting on the natural supposition that the English had come into the country to indemnify the Portuguese for their losses at the hands of the French, at once named the round sum of sixty _crusados_.