used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Think'st thou I'll make a life of jealousy, To follow still the changes of the moon With fresh surmises?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
Amanda
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From this reading Lord Mortimer had, in reality, departed with sentiments very unfavorable to Amanda.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But yet I'll see before I doubt: when I doubt, prove, And on the proof there is no more but this-- Away at once with love or jealousy."--SHAKSPEARE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But yet I'll see before I doubt: when I doubt, prove, And on the proof there is no more but this-- Away at once with love or jealousy."--SHAKSPEARE.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But yet I'll see before I doubt: when I doubt, prove, And on the proof there is no more but this-- Away at once with love or jealousy."--SHAKSPEARE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No; to be once in doubt Is to be resolved.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But yet I'll see before I doubt: when I doubt, prove, And on the proof there is no more but this-- Away at once with love or jealousy."--SHAKSPEARE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But yet I'll see before I doubt: when I doubt, prove, And on the proof there is no more but this-- Away at once with love or jealousy."--SHAKSPEARE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
Catherine'snounUS /ˈkæθrɪnz/
possessive form of “catherine” — first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading "Think'st thou I'll make a life of jealousy, To follow still the changes of the moon With fresh surmises?
well in the past; former
From this reading Lord Mortimer had, in reality, departed with sentiments very unfavorable to Amanda.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No; to be once in doubt Is to be resolved.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Think'st thou I'll make a life of jealousy, To follow still the changes of the moon With fresh surmises?
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "Think'st thou I'll make a life of jealousy, To follow still the changes of the moon With fresh surmises?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lord Mortimer had, in reality, departed with sentiments very unfavorable to Amanda.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But yet I'll see before I doubt: when I doubt, prove, And on the proof there is no more but this-- Away at once with love or jealousy."--SHAKSPEARE.
I'll
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From this reading "Think'st thou I'll make a life of jealousy, To follow still the changes of the moon With fresh surmises?
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No; to be once in doubt Is to be resolved.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No; to be once in doubt Is to be resolved.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading "Think'st thou I'll make a life of jealousy, To follow still the changes of the moon With fresh surmises?
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Think'st thou I'll make a life of jealousy, To follow still the changes of the moon With fresh surmises?
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Mortimer had, in reality, departed with sentiments very unfavorable to Amanda.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But yet I'll see before I doubt: when I doubt, prove, And on the proof there is no more but this-- Away at once with love or jealousy."--SHAKSPEARE.
engage in
From this reading "Think'st thou I'll make a life of jealousy, To follow still the changes of the moon With fresh surmises?
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading "Think'st thou I'll make a life of jealousy, To follow still the changes of the moon With fresh surmises?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But yet I'll see before I doubt: when I doubt, prove, And on the proof there is no more but this-- Away at once with love or jealousy."--SHAKSPEARE.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading Lord Mortimer had, in reality, departed with sentiments very unfavorable to Amanda.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
not any; not one
From this reading No; to be once in doubt Is to be resolved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Think'st thou I'll make a life of jealousy, To follow still the changes of the moon With fresh surmises?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But yet I'll see before I doubt: when I doubt, prove, And on the proof there is no more but this-- Away at once with love or jealousy."--SHAKSPEARE.
on one occasion
From this reading No; to be once in doubt Is to be resolved.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But yet I'll see before I doubt: when I doubt, prove, And on the proof there is no more but this-- Away at once with love or jealousy."--SHAKSPEARE.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading But yet I'll see before I doubt: when I doubt, prove, And on the proof there is no more but this-- Away at once with love or jealousy."--SHAKSPEARE.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading But yet I'll see before I doubt: when I doubt, prove, And on the proof there is no more but this-- Away at once with love or jealousy."--SHAKSPEARE.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Lord Mortimer had, in reality, departed with sentiments very unfavorable to Amanda.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
determined
From this reading No; to be once in doubt Is to be resolved.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But yet I'll see before I doubt: when I doubt, prove, And on the proof there is no more but this-- Away at once with love or jealousy."--SHAKSPEARE.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Lord Mortimer had, in reality, departed with sentiments very unfavorable to Amanda.
SHAKSPEARE
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From this reading But yet I'll see before I doubt: when I doubt, prove, And on the proof there is no more but this-- Away at once with love or jealousy."--SHAKSPEARE.
St
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From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Think'st thou I'll make a life of jealousy, To follow still the changes of the moon With fresh surmises?
surmisesnounUS /sərˈmaɪzɪz/
plural of “surmise” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading "Think'st thou I'll make a life of jealousy, To follow still the changes of the moon With fresh surmises?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Think'st thou I'll make a life of jealousy, To follow still the changes of the moon With fresh surmises?
in or at that place or location
From this reading But yet I'll see before I doubt: when I doubt, prove, And on the proof there is no more but this-- Away at once with love or jealousy."--SHAKSPEARE.
Think'st
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From this reading "Think'st thou I'll make a life of jealousy, To follow still the changes of the moon With fresh surmises?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But yet I'll see before I doubt: when I doubt, prove, And on the proof there is no more but this-- Away at once with love or jealousy."--SHAKSPEARE.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Think'st thou I'll make a life of jealousy, To follow still the changes of the moon With fresh surmises?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Think'st thou I'll make a life of jealousy, To follow still the changes of the moon With fresh surmises?
unfavorableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Lord Mortimer had, in reality, departed with sentiments very unfavorable to Amanda.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lord Mortimer had, in reality, departed with sentiments very unfavorable to Amanda.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
at the time that
From this reading But yet I'll see before I doubt: when I doubt, prove, And on the proof there is no more but this-- Away at once with love or jealousy."--SHAKSPEARE.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had waited impatiently at St. Catherine's, in the fond expectation of having all his doubts removed by a candid explanation of the motives which caused her precipitate journey from Wales.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Think'st thou I'll make a life of jealousy, To follow still the changes of the moon With fresh surmises?
but in spite of that
From this reading But yet I'll see before I doubt: when I doubt, prove, And on the proof there is no more but this-- Away at once with love or jealousy."--SHAKSPEARE.
