adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By this good light, a wench of matchless mettle!
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
beatverbUS /biːt/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
burdennounUS /ˈbɜːrdən/
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this good light, a wench of matchless mettle!
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
drumsnounUS /drʌmz/
plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
embroideringverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading These flowers make me an old woman, Monna Paula."
foeman's
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From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
Foljambe
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From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading By this good light, a wench of matchless mettle!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
help'd
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From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
Hermione
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From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
kissnounUS /kɪs/
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
leaguer-lass
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From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading By this good light, a wench of matchless mettle!
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading These flowers make me an old woman, Monna Paula."
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
Margaret
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From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
markverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
matchlessadjective
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading By this good light, a wench of matchless mettle!
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These flowers make me an old woman, Monna Paula."
mettlenounUS /ˈmetəl/
the courage to carry on
From this reading By this good light, a wench of matchless mettle!
MistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
Monna
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From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
noddedverbUS /ˈnɑːdəd/
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By this good light, a wench of matchless mettle!
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
Paula
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From this reading These flowers make me an old woman, Monna Paula."
Paula's
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From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
PlayverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
roundelnoun
English form of rondeau having three triplets with a refrain after the first and third
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
seem'd
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From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
singverbUS /sɪŋ/
deliver by singing
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
stitchnounUS /stɪtʃ/
a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
tapestrynounUS /ˈtæpəstri/
something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this good light, a wench of matchless mettle!
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
wenchnounUS /wentʃ/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading By this good light, a wench of matchless mettle!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
whispernounUS /ˈwɪspər/
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading _Old Play._ When Mistress Margaret entered the Foljambe apartment, she found the inmates employed in their usual manner; the lady in reading, and her attendant in embroidering a large piece of tapestry, which had occupied her ever since Margaret had been first admitted within these secluded chambers.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading These flowers make me an old woman, Monna Paula."
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading This were a leaguer-lass to love a soldier, To bind his wounds, and kiss his bloody brow, And sing a roundel as she help'd to arm him, Though the rough foeman's drums were beat so nigh, They seem'd to bear the burden.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Hermione nodded kindly to her visitor, but did not speak; and Margaret, accustomed to this reception, and in the present case not sorry for it, as it gave her an interval to collect her thoughts, stooped over Monna Paula's frame and observed, in a half whisper, "You were just so far as that rose, Monna, when I first saw you--see, there is the mark where I had the bad luck to spoil the flower in trying to catch the stitch--I was little above fifteen then.
