used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Gloster_.--“I was a pack-horse in his great affairs.”
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
matters of personal concern
From this reading _Gloster_.--“I was a pack-horse in his great affairs.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading |A quarter of an hour elapsed before the confusion my sudden entrance into the drawing-room of Bromley Park occasioned the inmates, had entirely subsided.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading King Richard III “Thou art in London--in that pleasant place Where ev’ry kind of mischief’s daily brewing.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading |A quarter of an hour elapsed before the confusion my sudden entrance into the drawing-room of Bromley Park occasioned the inmates, had entirely subsided.
confined by bonds
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
brewingnounUS /ˈbruːɪŋ/
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading King Richard III “Thou art in London--in that pleasant place Where ev’ry kind of mischief’s daily brewing.”
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
Bromley
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From this reading |A quarter of an hour elapsed before the confusion my sudden entrance into the drawing-room of Bromley Park occasioned the inmates, had entirely subsided.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading |A quarter of an hour elapsed before the confusion my sudden entrance into the drawing-room of Bromley Park occasioned the inmates, had entirely subsided.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading King Richard III “Thou art in London--in that pleasant place Where ev’ry kind of mischief’s daily brewing.”
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don’ Juan.
drawing-room
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From this reading |A quarter of an hour elapsed before the confusion my sudden entrance into the drawing-room of Bromley Park occasioned the inmates, had entirely subsided.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
durancenoun
imprisonment (especially for a long time)
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading |A quarter of an hour elapsed before the confusion my sudden entrance into the drawing-room of Bromley Park occasioned the inmates, had entirely subsided.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading |A quarter of an hour elapsed before the confusion my sudden entrance into the drawing-room of Bromley Park occasioned the inmates, had entirely subsided.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading |A quarter of an hour elapsed before the confusion my sudden entrance into the drawing-room of Bromley Park occasioned the inmates, had entirely subsided.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
ev'ry
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From this reading King Richard III “Thou art in London--in that pleasant place Where ev’ry kind of mischief’s daily brewing.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
fosterer
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From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
Gloster
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From this reading _Gloster_.--“I was a pack-horse in his great affairs.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Gloster_.--“I was a pack-horse in his great affairs.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading |A quarter of an hour elapsed before the confusion my sudden entrance into the drawing-room of Bromley Park occasioned the inmates, had entirely subsided.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Gloster_.--“I was a pack-horse in his great affairs.”
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading |A quarter of an hour elapsed before the confusion my sudden entrance into the drawing-room of Bromley Park occasioned the inmates, had entirely subsided.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Gloster_.--“I was a pack-horse in his great affairs.”
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading King Richard III “Thou art in London--in that pleasant place Where ev’ry kind of mischief’s daily brewing.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Gloster_.--“I was a pack-horse in his great affairs.”
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading |A quarter of an hour elapsed before the confusion my sudden entrance into the drawing-room of Bromley Park occasioned the inmates, had entirely subsided.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading |A quarter of an hour elapsed before the confusion my sudden entrance into the drawing-room of Bromley Park occasioned the inmates, had entirely subsided.
Juan
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From this reading Don’ Juan.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading King Richard III “Thou art in London--in that pleasant place Where ev’ry kind of mischief’s daily brewing.”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading King Richard III “Thou art in London--in that pleasant place Where ev’ry kind of mischief’s daily brewing.”
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading King Richard III “Thou art in London--in that pleasant place Where ev’ry kind of mischief’s daily brewing.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
mischief's
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From this reading King Richard III “Thou art in London--in that pleasant place Where ev’ry kind of mischief’s daily brewing.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading |A quarter of an hour elapsed before the confusion my sudden entrance into the drawing-room of Bromley Park occasioned the inmates, had entirely subsided.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
non-appearance
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From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading |A quarter of an hour elapsed before the confusion my sudden entrance into the drawing-room of Bromley Park occasioned the inmates, had entirely subsided.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading King Richard III “Thou art in London--in that pleasant place Where ev’ry kind of mischief’s daily brewing.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
pack-horse
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From this reading _Gloster_.--“I was a pack-horse in his great affairs.”
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading |A quarter of an hour elapsed before the confusion my sudden entrance into the drawing-room of Bromley Park occasioned the inmates, had entirely subsided.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading King Richard III “Thou art in London--in that pleasant place Where ev’ry kind of mischief’s daily brewing.”
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading King Richard III “Thou art in London--in that pleasant place Where ev’ry kind of mischief’s daily brewing.”
one of four equal parts
From this reading |A quarter of an hour elapsed before the confusion my sudden entrance into the drawing-room of Bromley Park occasioned the inmates, had entirely subsided.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
Richard
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From this reading King Richard III “Thou art in London--in that pleasant place Where ev’ry kind of mischief’s daily brewing.”
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading |A quarter of an hour elapsed before the confusion my sudden entrance into the drawing-room of Bromley Park occasioned the inmates, had entirely subsided.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading |A quarter of an hour elapsed before the confusion my sudden entrance into the drawing-room of Bromley Park occasioned the inmates, had entirely subsided.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading King Richard III “Thou art in London--in that pleasant place Where ev’ry kind of mischief’s daily brewing.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |A quarter of an hour elapsed before the confusion my sudden entrance into the drawing-room of Bromley Park occasioned the inmates, had entirely subsided.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading King Richard III “Thou art in London--in that pleasant place Where ev’ry kind of mischief’s daily brewing.”
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Gloster_.--“I was a pack-horse in his great affairs.”
in or at the place that
From this reading King Richard III “Thou art in London--in that pleasant place Where ev’ry kind of mischief’s daily brewing.”
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading I ran briefly over the narrative of my capture and escape--accounted for the non-appearance of the fosterer--was assured, notwithstanding wounds and “durance vile,” that I looked particularly healthy--and in due course returned, as in duty bound, a shower of compliment.
