used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
assailverbUS /əˈseɪl/
attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
next to; at the side of
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
Cecil
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From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
CromwellnounUS /ˈkrɑːmwəl/
English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
disclosingverbUS /dɪˈskloʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
else
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From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
entreatverb
ask for or request earnestly
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
divisible by two
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
expostulations
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From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
faire
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From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
foote
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From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
foule
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From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
inconsiderableadjective
too small or unimportant to merit attention
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
ladie
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From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
not any; not one
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
and nothing more
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
compacted by ironing
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
sanctifiedadjective
made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
cut with a saw
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
SPENSERnounUS /ˈspensər/
English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)
From this reading SPENSER.
having a supporting base
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
a special situation
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
uncomelyadjective
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
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From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And them beside a ladie faire he saw, Standing alone on foote in foule array; To whom himself he hastily did draw, To weet the cause of so uncomely fray, And to depart them, if so be he may.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Lady Frances Cromwell was not likely to keep secret, grief or any thing else she had the power of disclosing: forthwith she proceeded to assail Constance Cecil with a torrent of exclamations and expostulations, to support which no inconsiderable degree of philosophy was requisite.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The intention, however, sanctified the deed, and Constance, for some time, only pressed her hand in reply: at length she said,-- "You see me, dearest Frances, at present under much depression:--a dark cloud is over me; but, I entreat you, heed it not.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am about to do what is right, and not even the commands of his Highness, your father, could prevent it, if indeed you were to act upon the hint you have given me, and procure his interference.
