used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Two yong Gentlemen, the one named_ Panuccio, _and the other_ Adriano, _lodged one night in a poore Inne, where one of them went to bed to the Hostes Daughter, and the other (by mistaking his way in the darke) to the Hostes wife.
Adriano
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From this reading _Two yong Gentlemen, the one named_ Panuccio, _and the other_ Adriano, _lodged one night in a poore Inne, where one of them went to bed to the Hostes Daughter, and the other (by mistaking his way in the darke) to the Hostes wife.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
againe
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From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
(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 _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading _Two yong Gentlemen, the one named_ Panuccio, _and the other_ Adriano, _lodged one night in a poore Inne, where one of them went to bed to the Hostes Daughter, and the other (by mistaking his way in the darke) to the Hostes wife.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
BrunonounUS /ˈbruːnoʊ/
German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
Buffalmaco
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From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Two yong Gentlemen, the one named_ Panuccio, _and the other_ Adriano, _lodged one night in a poore Inne, where one of them went to bed to the Hostes Daughter, and the other (by mistaking his way in the darke) to the Hostes wife.
Calandrino
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From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
charitiesnounUS /ˈtʃerətiz/
plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
darke
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From this reading _Two yong Gentlemen, the one named_ Panuccio, _and the other_ Adriano, _lodged one night in a poore Inne, where one of them went to bed to the Hostes Daughter, and the other (by mistaking his way in the darke) to the Hostes wife.
a female human offspring
From this reading _Two yong Gentlemen, the one named_ Panuccio, _and the other_ Adriano, _lodged one night in a poore Inne, where one of them went to bed to the Hostes Daughter, and the other (by mistaking his way in the darke) to the Hostes wife.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
entreatingverbUS /enˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “entreat” — ask for or request earnestly
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading _Two yong Gentlemen, the one named_ Panuccio, _and the other_ Adriano, _lodged one night in a poore Inne, where one of them went to bed to the Hostes Daughter, and the other (by mistaking his way in the darke) to the Hostes wife.
GentlewomannounUS /ˈdʒentəlwʊmən/
a woman of refinement
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
hapned
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From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
harme
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From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Wife, or wife not (quoth she) I would have none to meddle with my Husband, but I that have the most right to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
(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 _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
the act of retaining something
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
Hostes
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From this reading _Two yong Gentlemen, the one named_ Panuccio, _and the other_ Adriano, _lodged one night in a poore Inne, where one of them went to bed to the Hostes Daughter, and the other (by mistaking his way in the darke) to the Hostes wife.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Wife, or wife not (quoth she) I would have none to meddle with my Husband, but I that have the most right to him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Wife, or wife not (quoth she) I would have none to meddle with my Husband, but I that have the most right to him.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
Inne
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From this reading _Two yong Gentlemen, the one named_ Panuccio, _and the other_ Adriano, _lodged one night in a poore Inne, where one of them went to bed to the Hostes Daughter, and the other (by mistaking his way in the darke) to the Hostes wife.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading _Two yong Gentlemen, the one named_ Panuccio, _and the other_ Adriano, _lodged one night in a poore Inne, where one of them went to bed to the Hostes Daughter, and the other (by mistaking his way in the darke) to the Hostes wife.
loude
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From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
meddleverbUS /ˈmedəl/
intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
From this reading Wife, or wife not (quoth she) I would have none to meddle with my Husband, but I that have the most right to him.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
mis-fortune
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From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
miserablyadverbUS /ˈmɪzərəbli/
in a miserable manner
From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
mistakingnounUS /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading _Two yong Gentlemen, the one named_ Panuccio, _and the other_ Adriano, _lodged one night in a poore Inne, where one of them went to bed to the Hostes Daughter, and the other (by mistaking his way in the darke) to the Hostes wife.
misusedadjectiveUS /mɪˈsjuːzd/
used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose
From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
molestations
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From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Wife, or wife not (quoth she) I would have none to meddle with my Husband, but I that have the most right to him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Wife, or wife not (quoth she) I would have none to meddle with my Husband, but I that have the most right to him.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Two yong Gentlemen, the one named_ Panuccio, _and the other_ Adriano, _lodged one night in a poore Inne, where one of them went to bed to the Hostes Daughter, and the other (by mistaking his way in the darke) to the Hostes wife.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
Nicholetta
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From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
not any; not one
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
not one, and not any
From this reading Wife, or wife not (quoth she) I would have none to meddle with my Husband, but I that have the most right to him.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Wife, or wife not (quoth she) I would have none to meddle with my Husband, but I that have the most right to him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
pacifiedverbUS /ˈpæsəfaɪd/
inflected form of “pacify” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
Panuccio
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From this reading _Two yong Gentlemen, the one named_ Panuccio, _and the other_ Adriano, _lodged one night in a poore Inne, where one of them went to bed to the Hostes Daughter, and the other (by mistaking his way in the darke) to the Hostes wife.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
perswasions
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From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
Phillippo
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From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
pittifull
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From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
poore
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From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
quoth
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From this reading Wife, or wife not (quoth she) I would have none to meddle with my Husband, but I that have the most right to him.
raild
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From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
returne
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From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
revenged
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From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Wife, or wife not (quoth she) I would have none to meddle with my Husband, but I that have the most right to him.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
scoulded
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From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wife, or wife not (quoth she) I would have none to meddle with my Husband, but I that have the most right to him.
shee
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From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wife, or wife not (quoth she) I would have none to meddle with my Husband, but I that have the most right to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Two yong Gentlemen, the one named_ Panuccio, _and the other_ Adriano, _lodged one night in a poore Inne, where one of them went to bed to the Hostes Daughter, and the other (by mistaking his way in the darke) to the Hostes wife.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
tormentnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/
unbearable physical pain
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Two yong Gentlemen, the one named_ Panuccio, _and the other_ Adriano, _lodged one night in a poore Inne, where one of them went to bed to the Hostes Daughter, and the other (by mistaking his way in the darke) to the Hostes wife.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
the act of using
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
walke
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From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Thus poore _Calandrino_ miserably misused and beaten, went home to _Florence_ with his Wife, scoulded and raild at all the way, beside his other molestations** (day and night) afterward: his Companions, _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_, making themselves merry at his mis-fortune.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Two yong Gentlemen, the one named_ Panuccio, _and the other_ Adriano, _lodged one night in a poore Inne, where one of them went to bed to the Hostes Daughter, and the other (by mistaking his way in the darke) to the Hostes wife.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
which person or people
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Calandrino_ being in this pittifull perplexity, stood like one neither alive nor dead, nor daring to use any resistance against her; but fell on his knees before his Wife, holding up his hands for mercy, and entreating her (for charities sake) not to torment him any more: for he had committed no harme at all, and the Gentlewoman was his Masters Wife, who came with no such intent thither, as shee fondly imagined.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
worke
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From this reading _Bruno_ and _Buffalmaco_, who had laughed all this while heartily at this pastime, with _Phillippo_ and _Nicholetta_; came running in haste to know the reason of this loude noise, and after they had pacified the woman with gentle perswasions: they advised _Calandrino_ to walke with his Wife to _Florence_, and returne no more to worke there againe, least _Phillippo_ hearing what had hapned, should be revenged on him with some outrage.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Wife, or wife not (quoth she) I would have none to meddle with my Husband, but I that have the most right to him.
yong
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From this reading _Two yong Gentlemen, the one named_ Panuccio, _and the other_ Adriano, _lodged one night in a poore Inne, where one of them went to bed to the Hostes Daughter, and the other (by mistaking his way in the darke) to the Hostes wife.
