used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That may be, replied George, who was present, for I have often heard that the Lord had once need of an ass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading O yes, says George, she’s angry when she sees Englishmen and Frenchmen in friendship and unity one with another.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
assnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading That may be, replied George, who was present, for I have often heard that the Lord had once need of an ass.
babenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That may be, replied George, who was present, for I have often heard that the Lord had once need of an ass.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
for the reason that
From this reading Because, said he, the Lord hath need of me.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
the people of Great Britain
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
don't
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From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading O yes, says George, she’s angry when she sees Englishmen and Frenchmen in friendship and unity one with another.
to come or go into
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That may be, replied George, who was present, for I have often heard that the Lord had once need of an ass.
FrenchmennounUS /ˈfrentʃmen/
plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality
From this reading O yes, says George, she’s angry when she sees Englishmen and Frenchmen in friendship and unity one with another.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading O yes, says George, she’s angry when she sees Englishmen and Frenchmen in friendship and unity one with another.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading That may be, replied George, who was present, for I have often heard that the Lord had once need of an ass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That may be, replied George, who was present, for I have often heard that the Lord had once need of an ass.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Because, said he, the Lord hath need of me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That may be, replied George, who was present, for I have often heard that the Lord had once need of an ass.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading That may be, replied George, who was present, for I have often heard that the Lord had once need of an ass.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
how
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From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That may be, replied George, who was present, for I have often heard that the Lord had once need of an ass.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Because, said he, the Lord hath need of me.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading That may be, replied George, who was present, for I have often heard that the Lord had once need of an ass.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Because, said he, the Lord hath need of me.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
ministrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Because, said he, the Lord hath need of me.
noblemen
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From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading O yes, says George, she’s angry when she sees Englishmen and Frenchmen in friendship and unity one with another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
many times at short intervals
From this reading That may be, replied George, who was present, for I have often heard that the Lord had once need of an ass.
on one occasion
From this reading That may be, replied George, who was present, for I have often heard that the Lord had once need of an ass.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
pertnessnoun
inappropriate playfulness
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
posturenounUS /ˈpɑːstʃər/
the arrangement of the body and its limbs
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading That may be, replied George, who was present, for I have often heard that the Lord had once need of an ass.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading That may be, replied George, who was present, for I have often heard that the Lord had once need of an ass.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Because, said he, the Lord hath need of me.
saintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading O yes, says George, she’s angry when she sees Englishmen and Frenchmen in friendship and unity one with another.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
she's
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From this reading O yes, says George, she’s angry when she sees Englishmen and Frenchmen in friendship and unity one with another.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
carry out
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That may be, replied George, who was present, for I have often heard that the Lord had once need of an ass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading O yes, says George, she’s angry when she sees Englishmen and Frenchmen in friendship and unity one with another.
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
close enough to be walked to
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That may be, replied George, who was present, for I have often heard that the Lord had once need of an ass.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
at the time that
From this reading O yes, says George, she’s angry when she sees Englishmen and Frenchmen in friendship and unity one with another.
which person or people
From this reading That may be, replied George, who was present, for I have often heard that the Lord had once need of an ass.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
in the company of; together with
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?
an affirmative
From this reading O yes, says George, she’s angry when she sees Englishmen and Frenchmen in friendship and unity one with another.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After this, George being sent with the British ambassador into Italy, by the way of Paris; and as they were viewing the beautiful statues, and large buildings of that spacious city: the King, and many of his nobles in company, as they were walking through the King’s garden, among the images of the saints, they came to the image of the virgin Mary, who stood in a melancholy posture with the babe in her arms, one of the noblemen says to the British ambassador, don’t you think but she looks as she were angry?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young curate, with more pertness than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter into the ministry of the church?