used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Notwithstanding, I here deliver him, and his brother with him, into your hands, and of you I shall ask them before God and the world.
banenounUS /beɪn/
something causing misery or death
From this reading The desire of a kingdom knoweth no kindred; brothers have been brothers' bane, and may the nephews be sure of the uncle?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The desire of a kingdom knoweth no kindred; brothers have been brothers' bane, and may the nephews be sure of the uncle?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Notwithstanding, I here deliver him, and his brother with him, into your hands, and of you I shall ask them before God and the world.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
a youthful male person
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Notwithstanding, I here deliver him, and his brother with him, into your hands, and of you I shall ask them before God and the world.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The desire of a kingdom knoweth no kindred; brothers have been brothers' bane, and may the nephews be sure of the uncle?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
cardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading 'Here is this gentleman,' said she, presenting him to the cardinal.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Notwithstanding, I here deliver him, and his brother with him, into your hands, and of you I shall ask them before God and the world.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The desire of a kingdom knoweth no kindred; brothers have been brothers' bane, and may the nephews be sure of the uncle?
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading 'I doubt not he would be kept safely by me if I were permitted.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
a man of refinement
From this reading 'Here is this gentleman,' said she, presenting him to the cardinal.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Notwithstanding, I here deliver him, and his brother with him, into your hands, and of you I shall ask them before God and the world.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Notwithstanding, I here deliver him, and his brother with him, into your hands, and of you I shall ask them before God and the world.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The desire of a kingdom knoweth no kindred; brothers have been brothers' bane, and may the nephews be sure of the uncle?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'I doubt not he would be kept safely by me if I were permitted.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading 'Here is this gentleman,' said she, presenting him to the cardinal.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Here is this gentleman,' said she, presenting him to the cardinal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I doubt not he would be kept safely by me if I were permitted.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'I doubt not he would be kept safely by me if I were permitted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Notwithstanding, I here deliver him, and his brother with him, into your hands, and of you I shall ask them before God and the world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Here is this gentleman,' said she, presenting him to the cardinal.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading 'I doubt not he would be kept safely by me if I were permitted.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading The desire of a kingdom knoweth no kindred; brothers have been brothers' bane, and may the nephews be sure of the uncle?
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The desire of a kingdom knoweth no kindred; brothers have been brothers' bane, and may the nephews be sure of the uncle?
knoweth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The desire of a kingdom knoweth no kindred; brothers have been brothers' bane, and may the nephews be sure of the uncle?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The desire of a kingdom knoweth no kindred; brothers have been brothers' bane, and may the nephews be sure of the uncle?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'I doubt not he would be kept safely by me if I were permitted.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
nephewsnounUS /ˈnefjuːz/
plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister
From this reading The desire of a kingdom knoweth no kindred; brothers have been brothers' bane, and may the nephews be sure of the uncle?
not any; not one
From this reading The desire of a kingdom knoweth no kindred; brothers have been brothers' bane, and may the nephews be sure of the uncle?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'I doubt not he would be kept safely by me if I were permitted.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding, I here deliver him, and his brother with him, into your hands, and of you I shall ask them before God and the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading 'I doubt not he would be kept safely by me if I were permitted.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading 'Here is this gentleman,' said she, presenting him to the cardinal.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading 'I doubt not he would be kept safely by me if I were permitted.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Here is this gentleman,' said she, presenting him to the cardinal.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Notwithstanding, I here deliver him, and his brother with him, into your hands, and of you I shall ask them before God and the world.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Here is this gentleman,' said she, presenting him to the cardinal.
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The desire of a kingdom knoweth no kindred; brothers have been brothers' bane, and may the nephews be sure of the uncle?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Notwithstanding, I here deliver him, and his brother with him, into your hands, and of you I shall ask them before God and the world.
in or at that place or location
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'Here is this gentleman,' said she, presenting him to the cardinal.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
up to a particular time
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The desire of a kingdom knoweth no kindred; brothers have been brothers' bane, and may the nephews be sure of the uncle?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
communicated in words
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'I doubt not he would be kept safely by me if I were permitted.
white-faced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Notwithstanding, I here deliver him, and his brother with him, into your hands, and of you I shall ask them before God and the world.
the words that are spoken
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Notwithstanding, I here deliver him, and his brother with him, into your hands, and of you I shall ask them before God and the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading 'I doubt not he would be kept safely by me if I were permitted.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading 'Pray His Highness the duke of York to come to the Jerusalem Chamber'—the words, though spoken by the queen, seemed to be uttered in a different voice from hers, and there was silence for some minutes till the white-faced, sickly boy, clothed in black velvet, walked up to his mother.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Notwithstanding, I here deliver him, and his brother with him, into your hands, and of you I shall ask them before God and the world.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Notwithstanding, I here deliver him, and his brother with him, into your hands, and of you I shall ask them before God and the world.
