used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading At the hearing of these words, the King began somewhat to admire at her gracious carriage, and saide within himselfe.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
againe
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From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the hearing of these words, the King began somewhat to admire at her gracious carriage, and saide within himselfe.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the hearing of these words, the King began somewhat to admire at her gracious carriage, and saide within himselfe.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At the hearing of these words, the King began somewhat to admire at her gracious carriage, and saide within himselfe.
breake
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From this reading Faire Virgin, if you cause me to breake my setled determination, and faile of curing mee, what can you expect to follow thereon?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What know I, whether this virgin is sent to me by the direction of heaven, or no?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Faire Virgin, if you cause me to breake my setled determination, and faile of curing mee, what can you expect to follow thereon?
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading At the hearing of these words, the King began somewhat to admire at her gracious carriage, and saide within himselfe.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Faire Virgin, if you cause me to breake my setled determination, and faile of curing mee, what can you expect to follow thereon?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
compasse
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From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
curingnounUS /ˈkjʊrɪŋ/
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
From this reading Faire Virgin, if you cause me to breake my setled determination, and faile of curing mee, what can you expect to follow thereon?
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Faire Virgin, if you cause me to breake my setled determination, and faile of curing mee, what can you expect to follow thereon?
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading What know I, whether this virgin is sent to me by the direction of heaven, or no?
disdaine
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From this reading Why should I disdaine to make proofe of her skill?
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Faire Virgin, if you cause me to breake my setled determination, and faile of curing mee, what can you expect to follow thereon?
faile
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From this reading Faire Virgin, if you cause me to breake my setled determination, and faile of curing mee, what can you expect to follow thereon?
Faire
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From this reading Faire Virgin, if you cause me to breake my setled determination, and faile of curing mee, what can you expect to follow thereon?
farre
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From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Faire Virgin, if you cause me to breake my setled determination, and faile of curing mee, what can you expect to follow thereon?
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading At the hearing of these words, the King began somewhat to admire at her gracious carriage, and saide within himselfe.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading At the hearing of these words, the King began somewhat to admire at her gracious carriage, and saide within himselfe.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading What know I, whether this virgin is sent to me by the direction of heaven, or no?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the hearing of these words, the King began somewhat to admire at her gracious carriage, and saide within himselfe.
himselfe
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From this reading At the hearing of these words, the King began somewhat to admire at her gracious carriage, and saide within himselfe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What know I, whether this virgin is sent to me by the direction of heaven, or no?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Faire Virgin, if you cause me to breake my setled determination, and faile of curing mee, what can you expect to follow thereon?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What know I, whether this virgin is sent to me by the direction of heaven, or no?
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading At the hearing of these words, the King began somewhat to admire at her gracious carriage, and saide within himselfe.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What know I, whether this virgin is sent to me by the direction of heaven, or no?
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
losse
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From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
engage in
From this reading Why should I disdaine to make proofe of her skill?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What know I, whether this virgin is sent to me by the direction of heaven, or no?
mee
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From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Faire Virgin, if you cause me to breake my setled determination, and faile of curing mee, what can you expect to follow thereon?
not any; not one
From this reading What know I, whether this virgin is sent to me by the direction of heaven, or no?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the hearing of these words, the King began somewhat to admire at her gracious carriage, and saide within himselfe.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What know I, whether this virgin is sent to me by the direction of heaven, or no?
painenounUS /peɪn/
American Revolutionary leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1731-1814)
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
proofe
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From this reading Why should I disdaine to make proofe of her skill?
determined
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
returne
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From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
saide
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From this reading At the hearing of these words, the King began somewhat to admire at her gracious carriage, and saide within himselfe.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading What know I, whether this virgin is sent to me by the direction of heaven, or no?
setled
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From this reading Faire Virgin, if you cause me to breake my setled determination, and faile of curing mee, what can you expect to follow thereon?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should I disdaine to make proofe of her skill?
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Why should I disdaine to make proofe of her skill?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading At the hearing of these words, the King began somewhat to admire at her gracious carriage, and saide within himselfe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the hearing of these words, the King began somewhat to admire at her gracious carriage, and saide within himselfe.
thereonadverbUS /ðeˈrɔːn/
on that
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At the hearing of these words, the King began somewhat to admire at her gracious carriage, and saide within himselfe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What know I, whether this virgin is sent to me by the direction of heaven, or no?
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the hearing of these words, the King began somewhat to admire at her gracious carriage, and saide within himselfe.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading What know I, whether this virgin is sent to me by the direction of heaven, or no?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What know I, whether this virgin is sent to me by the direction of heaven, or no?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading What know I, whether this virgin is sent to me by the direction of heaven, or no?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should I disdaine to make proofe of her skill?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At the hearing of these words, the King began somewhat to admire at her gracious carriage, and saide within himselfe.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Her promise is, to cure mee in a small times compasse, and without any paine or affliction to me: she shall not come so farre, to returne againe with the losse of her labour, I am resolved to try her cunning, and thereon saide.
the words that are spoken
From this reading At the hearing of these words, the King began somewhat to admire at her gracious carriage, and saide within himselfe.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Faire Virgin, if you cause me to breake my setled determination, and faile of curing mee, what can you expect to follow thereon?