Chapter IV · Chapter 4

a person who uses flattery

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

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From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

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

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

(poetic) beautiful, especially to the sight

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

one who reveals confidential information in return for money

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

plural of “butt” — thick end of the handle

From this reading Butts, there's knavery.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By holy Mary!

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

the state of being with someone

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

relating to worship

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

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From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

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

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

a person who uses flattery

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

in a generous manner

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

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

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

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

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

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

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading By holy Mary!

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

the worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing

From this reading Butts, there's knavery.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

go away from a place

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

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 Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading By holy Mary!

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

filled or impregnated with perfume

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

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From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

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From this reading SHAKSPEARE.

English poet (1554-1586)

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

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From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

full and loud and deep

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

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From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

plausible but false

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

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

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

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From this reading Butts, there's knavery.

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

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

United States jazz musician (1904-1943)

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

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

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.

a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

a person who has religious faith

From this reading Waller, the most specious flatterer of flattering courts--the early worshipper of Charles the First--the pusillanimous betrayer of his friends--the adulator of Cromwell--the wit and the jester of the second Charles--the devotional whiner of the bigot James--had not, however, sufficient power to keep the lady from her slumbers long.

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

From this reading Having consigned the Lady Frances Cromwell to her perfumed couch, and the companionship of Waller's sweet and sonorous strains, we leave her to determine whether the high and mighty Lady Dorothea Sidney, the Poet's Saccharissa, or the gentle Lady Sophia Murray, the beauteous Amoret of his idolatry, were most worthy the affection he so generously bestowed on both.