adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
BalladnounUS /ˈbæləd/
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "She is at liberty," she said, "to return to her friends under your charge--such is his Majesty's pleasure."
civilitynounUS /səˈvɪləti/
formal or perfunctory politeness
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Lady Mansel received Margaret with like courtesy, and informed Master George that she was now only her guest, and no longer her prisoner.
courtiernounUS /ˈkɔːrtiər/
an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
decorousadjectiveUS /ˈdekərəs/
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
decreeverbUS /dɪˈkriː/
issue a decree
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
dragg'd
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From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
EdwardnounUS /ˈedwərd/
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
fatesnounUS /feɪts/
plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "She is at liberty," she said, "to return to her friends under your charge--such is his Majesty's pleasure."
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Lady Mansel received Margaret with like courtesy, and informed Master George that she was now only her guest, and no longer her prisoner.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Mansel received Margaret with like courtesy, and informed Master George that she was now only her guest, and no longer her prisoner.
Heriot
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From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
Heriot's
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From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
ignominiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəs/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Lady Mansel received Margaret with like courtesy, and informed Master George that she was now only her guest, and no longer her prisoner.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is at liberty," she said, "to return to her friends under your charge--such is his Majesty's pleasure."
Jemmynoun
a short crowbar
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading "She is at liberty," she said, "to return to her friends under your charge--such is his Majesty's pleasure."
LieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Lady Mansel received Margaret with like courtesy, and informed Master George that she was now only her guest, and no longer her prisoner.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading "She is at liberty," she said, "to return to her friends under your charge--such is his Majesty's pleasure."
Mansel
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From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
Margaret
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From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Lady Mansel received Margaret with like courtesy, and informed Master George that she was now only her guest, and no longer her prisoner.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Lady Mansel received Margaret with like courtesy, and informed Master George that she was now only her guest, and no longer her prisoner.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Lady Mansel received Margaret with like courtesy, and informed Master George that she was now only her guest, and no longer her prisoner.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "She is at liberty," she said, "to return to her friends under your charge--such is his Majesty's pleasure."
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Lady Mansel received Margaret with like courtesy, and informed Master George that she was now only her guest, and no longer her prisoner.
punctiliousadjectiveUS /pəŋkˈtɪliəs/
marked by precise accordance with details
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "She is at liberty," she said, "to return to her friends under your charge--such is his Majesty's pleasure."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She is at liberty," she said, "to return to her friends under your charge--such is his Majesty's pleasure."
scornnounUS /skɔːrn/
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
shouldstmodal verbUS /ʃʊdst/
an old form of “should”, used with “thou”
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "She is at liberty," she said, "to return to her friends under your charge--such is his Majesty's pleasure."
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "She is at liberty," she said, "to return to her friends under your charge--such is his Majesty's pleasure."
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Mansel received Margaret with like courtesy, and informed Master George that she was now only her guest, and no longer her prisoner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were received by both with that decorous civility which Master Heriot's character and supposed influence demanded, even at the hand of a punctilious old soldier and courtier like Sir Edward Mansel.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
yeomannounUS /ˈjoʊmən/
officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch
From this reading _Ballad of Jemmy Dawson._ Master George Heriot and his ward, as she might justly be termed, for his affection to Margaret imposed on him all the cares of a guardian, were ushered by the yeoman of the guard to the lodging of the Lieutenant, where they found him seated with his lady.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
yonderadjectiveUS /ˈjɑːndər/
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading Yet though thou shouldst be dragg'd in scorn To yonder ignominious tree, Thou shall not want one faithful friend To share the cruel fates' decree.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "She is at liberty," she said, "to return to her friends under your charge--such is his Majesty's pleasure."
