159
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
160
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
161
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
162
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
affirmednounUS /əˈfɜːrmd/
thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
Caliban
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the enchanted isle Caliban offers to guide the drunken Trinculo and Sebastian to some of the dainties of the place:
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
chimney's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
dainties
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the enchanted isle Caliban offers to guide the drunken Trinculo and Sebastian to some of the dainties of the place:
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
discords
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading In the enchanted isle Caliban offers to guide the drunken Trinculo and Sebastian to some of the dainties of the place:
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading In the enchanted isle Caliban offers to guide the drunken Trinculo and Sebastian to some of the dainties of the place:
epithetnounUS /ˈepəθet/
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
Falstaff'snounUS /ˈfɔːlstæfs/
possessive form of “falstaff” — a dissolute character in Shakespeare's plays
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading In the enchanted isle Caliban offers to guide the drunken Trinculo and Sebastian to some of the dainties of the place:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
howl'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
Imogen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading In the enchanted isle Caliban offers to guide the drunken Trinculo and Sebastian to some of the dainties of the place:
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
JAYnounUS /dʒeɪ/
United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
jay'snounUS /dʒeɪz/
possessive form of “jay” — United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
jaysnounUS /dʒeɪz/
plural of “jay” — United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
Katharine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
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 I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
marmosetnounUS /ˈmɑːrməzet/
small soft-furred South American and Central American monkey with claws instead of nails
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
used to form the superlative
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the enchanted isle Caliban offers to guide the drunken Trinculo and Sebastian to some of the dainties of the place:
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading In the enchanted isle Caliban offers to guide the drunken Trinculo and Sebastian to some of the dainties of the place:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
by chance
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
piesnounUS /paɪz/
plural of “pie” — dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
pig-nuts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the enchanted isle Caliban offers to guide the drunken Trinculo and Sebastian to some of the dainties of the place:
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
ravenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
rook'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
Sebastian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the enchanted isle Caliban offers to guide the drunken Trinculo and Sebastian to some of the dainties of the place:
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
Shrewnoun
a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
snarenounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the enchanted isle Caliban offers to guide the drunken Trinculo and Sebastian to some of the dainties of the place:
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
TamingverbUS /ˈteɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “tame” — correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Dogs howl’d, and hideous tempest shook down trees; The raven rook’d her on the chimney’s top, And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.[159] The JAY is referred to five times by Shakespeare.
Trinculo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the enchanted isle Caliban offers to guide the drunken Trinculo and Sebastian to some of the dainties of the place:
turtlesnounUS /ˈtɜːrtəlz/
plural of “turtle” — a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
uncomplimentaryadjective
showing or representing unfavorably
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
in or at the place that
From this reading where Mrs. Ford, in reference to Falstaff’s addresses, declares “we’ll teach him to know turtles from jays,”[161] and where Imogen affirmed, “Some jay of Italy hath betrayed him.”[162] But perhaps the most interesting appearance of the bird in
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading the Plays occurs in the scene of the _Taming of the Shrew_, where after the tailor has been sent about his business, taking with him the cap and gown which had been ordered for Katharine, and with which
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
in the company of; together with
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts: Show thee a jay’s nest, and instruct thee how To snare the nimble marmoset.[160] The name of the bird is used as an uncomplimentary epithet for some women, as
