used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He is not a pipe for Fortune’s finger, or for his Lordship’s Muse, to play what stop she pleases on.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Buonaparte’s character, be it what else it may, does not change every hour according to his Lordship’s varying humour.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Not that I quarrel with his writing for him, or against him, but with his writing both for him and against him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not that I quarrel with his writing for him, or against him, but with his writing both for him and against him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Buonaparte’s character, be it what else it may, does not change every hour according to his Lordship’s varying humour.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Not that I quarrel with his writing for him, or against him, but with his writing both for him and against him.
Buonaparte
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is one subject on which Lord Byron is fond of writing, on which I wish he would not write—Buonaparte.
Buonaparte's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Buonaparte’s character, be it what else it may, does not change every hour according to his Lordship’s varying humour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that I quarrel with his writing for him, or against him, but with his writing both for him and against him.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading There is one subject on which Lord Byron is fond of writing, on which I wish he would not write—Buonaparte.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Buonaparte’s character, be it what else it may, does not change every hour according to his Lordship’s varying humour.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Buonaparte’s character, be it what else it may, does not change every hour according to his Lordship’s varying humour.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What right has he to do this?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Buonaparte’s character, be it what else it may, does not change every hour according to his Lordship’s varying humour.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Buonaparte’s character, be it what else it may, does not change every hour according to his Lordship’s varying humour.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Buonaparte’s character, be it what else it may, does not change every hour according to his Lordship’s varying humour.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading He is not a pipe for Fortune’s finger, or for his Lordship’s Muse, to play what stop she pleases on.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading There is one subject on which Lord Byron is fond of writing, on which I wish he would not write—Buonaparte.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not that I quarrel with his writing for him, or against him, but with his writing both for him and against him.
Fortune'snounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
possessive form of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He is not a pipe for Fortune’s finger, or for his Lordship’s Muse, to play what stop she pleases on.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What right has he to do this?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There is one subject on which Lord Byron is fond of writing, on which I wish he would not write—Buonaparte.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not that I quarrel with his writing for him, or against him, but with his writing both for him and against him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not that I quarrel with his writing for him, or against him, but with his writing both for him and against him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Buonaparte’s character, be it what else it may, does not change every hour according to his Lordship’s varying humour.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Buonaparte’s character, be it what else it may, does not change every hour according to his Lordship’s varying humour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There is one subject on which Lord Byron is fond of writing, on which I wish he would not write—Buonaparte.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is one subject on which Lord Byron is fond of writing, on which I wish he would not write—Buonaparte.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Buonaparte’s character, be it what else it may, does not change every hour according to his Lordship’s varying humour.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading There is one subject on which Lord Byron is fond of writing, on which I wish he would not write—Buonaparte.
Lordship's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Buonaparte’s character, be it what else it may, does not change every hour according to his Lordship’s varying humour.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Buonaparte’s character, be it what else it may, does not change every hour according to his Lordship’s varying humour.
MusenounUS /mjuːz/
in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
From this reading He is not a pipe for Fortune’s finger, or for his Lordship’s Muse, to play what stop she pleases on.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is one subject on which Lord Byron is fond of writing, on which I wish he would not write—Buonaparte.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is one subject on which Lord Byron is fond of writing, on which I wish he would not write—Buonaparte.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is one subject on which Lord Byron is fond of writing, on which I wish he would not write—Buonaparte.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is one subject on which Lord Byron is fond of writing, on which I wish he would not write—Buonaparte.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not that I quarrel with his writing for him, or against him, but with his writing both for him and against him.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading He is not a pipe for Fortune’s finger, or for his Lordship’s Muse, to play what stop she pleases on.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He is not a pipe for Fortune’s finger, or for his Lordship’s Muse, to play what stop she pleases on.
pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/
third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He is not a pipe for Fortune’s finger, or for his Lordship’s Muse, to play what stop she pleases on.
an angry dispute
From this reading Not that I quarrel with his writing for him, or against him, but with his writing both for him and against him.
precisely, exactly
From this reading What right has he to do this?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is not a pipe for Fortune’s finger, or for his Lordship’s Muse, to play what stop she pleases on.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading He is not a pipe for Fortune’s finger, or for his Lordship’s Muse, to play what stop she pleases on.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading There is one subject on which Lord Byron is fond of writing, on which I wish he would not write—Buonaparte.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that I quarrel with his writing for him, or against him, but with his writing both for him and against him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is one subject on which Lord Byron is fond of writing, on which I wish he would not write—Buonaparte.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What right has he to do this?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What right has he to do this?
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading Buonaparte’s character, be it what else it may, does not change every hour according to his Lordship’s varying humour.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What right has he to do this?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is one subject on which Lord Byron is fond of writing, on which I wish he would not write—Buonaparte.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading There is one subject on which Lord Byron is fond of writing, on which I wish he would not write—Buonaparte.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not that I quarrel with his writing for him, or against him, but with his writing both for him and against him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There is one subject on which Lord Byron is fond of writing, on which I wish he would not write—Buonaparte.
produce a literary work
From this reading There is one subject on which Lord Byron is fond of writing, on which I wish he would not write—Buonaparte.
the act of creating written works
From this reading There is one subject on which Lord Byron is fond of writing, on which I wish he would not write—Buonaparte.
