adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The Styx had fast bound her Nine times around her.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
balletnounUS /bæˈleɪ/
a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading The Styx had fast bound her Nine times around her.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
CECILIA'S
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From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
DAYnounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Our Lady grant that I have not done you more harm than good!
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
Elisabeth
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From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
entreated
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From this reading Her first impulse was to hurry to her own Queen, whom she entreated to find some mode of exempting her.
exemptingverbUS /ɪɡˈzemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “exempt” — grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
From this reading Her first impulse was to hurry to her own Queen, whom she entreated to find some mode of exempting her.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The Styx had fast bound her Nine times around her.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Her first impulse was to hurry to her own Queen, whom she entreated to find some mode of exempting her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her first impulse was to hurry to her own Queen, whom she entreated to find some mode of exempting her.
frightenedadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənd/
made afraid
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Our Lady grant that I have not done you more harm than good!
grantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading Our Lady grant that I have not done you more harm than good!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Styx had fast bound her Nine times around her.
harmnounUS /hɑːrm/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Our Lady grant that I have not done you more harm than good!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Styx had fast bound her Nine times around her.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Her first impulse was to hurry to her own Queen, whom she entreated to find some mode of exempting her.
HushverbUS /hʌʃ/
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpəls/
an instinctive motive
From this reading Her first impulse was to hurry to her own Queen, whom she entreated to find some mode of exempting her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Our Lady grant that I have not done you more harm than good!
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
MademoisellenounUS /ˌmædəməˈzel/
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
masquenoun
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
meddled
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From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
MerlenounUS /mɜːrl/
common black European thrush
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her first impulse was to hurry to her own Queen, whom she entreated to find some mode of exempting her.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Our Lady grant that I have not done you more harm than good!
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
Nid
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From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
NinenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The Styx had fast bound her Nine times around her.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our Lady grant that I have not done you more harm than good!
nymphnounUS /nɪmf/
(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
ODEnounUS /oʊd/
a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our Lady grant that I have not done you more harm than good!
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Her first impulse was to hurry to her own Queen, whom she entreated to find some mode of exempting her.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
POPEnounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
QueennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Her first impulse was to hurry to her own Queen, whom she entreated to find some mode of exempting her.
rehearseverbUS /riˈhɜːrs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
ruinedadjectiveUS /ˈruːənd/
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
silencedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənst/
reduced to silence
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her first impulse was to hurry to her own Queen, whom she entreated to find some mode of exempting her.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
ST
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
StyxnounUS /stɪks/
(Greek mythology) a river in Hades across which Charon carried dead souls
From this reading The Styx had fast bound her Nine times around her.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Our Lady grant that I have not done you more harm than good!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Styx had fast bound her Nine times around her.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The Styx had fast bound her Nine times around her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading --POPE, ODE ON ST.CECILIA’S DAY Early on Monday morning came a message to Mademoiselle Nid de Merle that she was to prepare to act the part of a nymph of Paradise in the King’s masque on Wednesday night, and must dress at once to rehearse her part in the ballet specially designed by Monsieur.
weepingadjectiveUS /ˈwiːpɪŋ/
showing sorrow
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her first impulse was to hurry to her own Queen, whom she entreated to find some mode of exempting her.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Elisabeth, who was still in bed, looked distressed and frightened, made signs of caution, and when the weeping girl was on the point of telling her of the project that would thus be ruined, silenced her by saying, ‘Hush! my poor child, I have but meddled too much already.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Our Lady grant that I have not done you more harm than good!
