used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A KIND SCHOOLMASTER AND A HAPPY SCHOOL BOY.
in addition
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A KIND SCHOOLMASTER AND A HAPPY SCHOOL BOY.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
for the reason that
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
bendeth
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From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Daniel seldom went to Ingleton without looking in upon Guy, if it were between school hours.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
a youthful male person
From this reading A KIND SCHOOLMASTER AND A HAPPY SCHOOL BOY.
terminate
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading Daniel seldom went to Ingleton without looking in upon Guy, if it were between school hours.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
EUPHUES
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From this reading EUPHUES.
Flossofers
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From this reading From this time the two Flossofers were friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading From this time the two Flossofers were friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this time the two Flossofers were friends.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Daniel seldom went to Ingleton without looking in upon Guy, if it were between school hours.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A KIND SCHOOLMASTER AND A HAPPY SCHOOL BOY.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Daniel seldom went to Ingleton without looking in upon Guy, if it were between school hours.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Daniel seldom went to Ingleton without looking in upon Guy, if it were between school hours.
Ingleton
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From this reading Daniel seldom went to Ingleton without looking in upon Guy, if it were between school hours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A KIND SCHOOLMASTER AND A HAPPY SCHOOL BOY.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Daniel seldom went to Ingleton without looking in upon Guy, if it were between school hours.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
on the contrary
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
express in words
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
an educational institution
From this reading A KIND SCHOOLMASTER AND A HAPPY SCHOOL BOY.
SCHOOLMASTERnounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading A KIND SCHOOLMASTER AND A HAPPY SCHOOL BOY.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
not often
From this reading Daniel seldom went to Ingleton without looking in upon Guy, if it were between school hours.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From this time the two Flossofers were friends.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this time the two Flossofers were friends.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From this time the two Flossofers were friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
twigverbUS /twɪɡ/
branch out in a twiglike manner
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading From this time the two Flossofers were friends.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Daniel seldom went to Ingleton without looking in upon Guy, if it were between school hours.
wandsnounUS /wɑːndz/
plural of “wand” — a rod used by a magician or water diviner
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Daniel seldom went to Ingleton without looking in upon Guy, if it were between school hours.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From this time the two Flossofers were friends.
at the time that
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
wiltmodal verbUS /wɪlt/
an old form of “will”, used with “thou”
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Daniel seldom went to Ingleton without looking in upon Guy, if it were between school hours.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though happily thou wilt say that wands be to be wrought when they are green, lest they rather break than bend when they be dry, yet know also that he that bendeth a twig because he would see if it would bow by strength may chance to have a crooked tree when he would have a straight.
