used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading He was, however, commanded to ascend, and signs were made for his two companions to follow.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
Bucentaur
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From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading He was, however, commanded to ascend, and signs were made for his two companions to follow.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He was, however, commanded to ascend, and signs were made for his two companions to follow.
distrustedverbUS /dɪˈstrʌstəd/
past form of “distrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
divisible by two
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He was, however, commanded to ascend, and signs were made for his two companions to follow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was, however, commanded to ascend, and signs were made for his two companions to follow.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
gangwaynoun
a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
gondolasnounUS /ˈɡɑːndələz/
plural of “gondola” — a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
death of a person
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was, however, commanded to ascend, and signs were made for his two companions to follow.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
intrudeverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːd/
enter uninvited
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
a narrow way or road
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
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 The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
MACBETHnounUS /məkˈbeθ/
king of Scotland (died in 1057)
From this reading MACBETH.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was, however, commanded to ascend, and signs were made for his two companions to follow.
engage in
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
precisely, exactly
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
senatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He was, however, commanded to ascend, and signs were made for his two companions to follow.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
not in physical motion
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
titularadjectiveUS /ˈtɪtʃələr/
of or relating to a legal title to something
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was, however, commanded to ascend, and signs were made for his two companions to follow.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was, however, commanded to ascend, and signs were made for his two companions to follow.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was, however, commanded to ascend, and signs were made for his two companions to follow.
at the time that
From this reading When the three gondolas reached the side of the Bucentaur, the fisherman hung back, as if he distrusted his right to intrude himself into the presence of the senate.
in or at the place that
From this reading The nobles, clad in their attire of office, formed a long and imposing lane from the gangway to the stern, where the titular sovereign of that still more titular Republic was placed, in the centre of the high officers of state, gorgeous and grave in borrowed guise and natural qualities.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We shall not spend a large expense of time, Before we reckon with your several loves, And make us even with you."
