Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading All is now lost till we come to the cries, which are addressed to father, mother, and brother.

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From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

(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 All is now lost till we come to the cries, which are addressed to father, mother, and brother.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The second and third doves, as being false prophets, and for other reasons, may safely be pronounced intruders.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The second and third doves, as being false prophets, and for other reasons, may safely be pronounced intruders.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

the two together, not just one

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

placed in a grave

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

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From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

any taillike structure

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading All is now lost till we come to the cries, which are addressed to father, mother, and brother.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

plural of “dove” — any of numerous small pigeons

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading The second and third doves, as being false prophets, and for other reasons, may safely be pronounced intruders.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading All is now lost till we come to the cries, which are addressed to father, mother, and brother.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The second and third doves, as being false prophets, and for other reasons, may safely be pronounced intruders.

a young female

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

(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 The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

third-person singular of “inform” — impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

plural of “intruder” — someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading The second and third doves, as being false prophets, and for other reasons, may safely be pronounced intruders.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading All is now lost till we come to the cries, which are addressed to father, mother, and brother.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading All is now lost till we come to the cries, which are addressed to father, mother, and brother.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

a female domestic

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The second and third doves, as being false prophets, and for other reasons, may safely be pronounced intruders.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading All is now lost till we come to the cries, which are addressed to father, mother, and brother.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading All is now lost till we come to the cries, which are addressed to father, mother, and brother.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The second and third doves, as being false prophets, and for other reasons, may safely be pronounced intruders.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The second and third doves, as being false prophets, and for other reasons, may safely be pronounced intruders.

the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading The second and third doves, as being false prophets, and for other reasons, may safely be pronounced intruders.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The second and third doves, as being false prophets, and for other reasons, may safely be pronounced intruders.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading The second and third doves, as being false prophets, and for other reasons, may safely be pronounced intruders.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

denote or connote

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

deliver by singing

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

plural of “smack” — a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

at once

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading #M# smacks decidedly of the bänkelsänger, and has an appropriate moral at the tail: _animi index cauda!_ The characters are a cavalier and a girl, both nameless, and a brother.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

up to a particular time

From this reading All is now lost till we come to the cries, which are addressed to father, mother, and brother.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading All is now lost till we come to the cries, which are addressed to father, mother, and brother.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading They ride to the wood, and come upon a hazel-bush with _three_ doves, one of which informs the maid that she will be betrayed, the second that she will die that day, and the third that she will be buried in the wood.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The girl, hearing the knight sing "ein Liedchen von dreierlei Stimmen," which should seem to signify a three-part song, says, "Ah, could I sing like him, I would straightway give him my honor."