adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
ardournoun
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Not a circumstance was then omitted, from the manly ardour of the bridegroom, and the modest blushes of the bride, to the parson's new surplice, and the silk tabinet mantua of the bridesmaid.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
arknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
beastsnounUS /biːsts/
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
beddingnounUS /ˈbedɪŋ/
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
blushesnounUS /ˈblʌʃəz/
plural of “blush” — a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
From this reading Not a circumstance was then omitted, from the manly ardour of the bridegroom, and the modest blushes of the bride, to the parson's new surplice, and the silk tabinet mantua of the bridesmaid.
bridenounUS /braɪd/
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Not a circumstance was then omitted, from the manly ardour of the bridegroom, and the modest blushes of the bride, to the parson's new surplice, and the silk tabinet mantua of the bridesmaid.
bridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading Not a circumstance was then omitted, from the manly ardour of the bridegroom, and the modest blushes of the bride, to the parson's new surplice, and the silk tabinet mantua of the bridesmaid.
bridesmaidnounUS /ˈbraɪdzmeɪd/
an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding
From this reading Not a circumstance was then omitted, from the manly ardour of the bridegroom, and the modest blushes of the bride, to the parson's new surplice, and the silk tabinet mantua of the bridesmaid.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The fashion of such narratives as the present, changes like other earthly things.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Not a circumstance was then omitted, from the manly ardour of the bridegroom, and the modest blushes of the bride, to the parson's new surplice, and the silk tabinet mantua of the bridesmaid.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
circumstantialadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl/
fully detailed and specific about particulars
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
descriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading The fashion of such narratives as the present, changes like other earthly things.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The fashion of such narratives as the present, changes like other earthly things.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not a circumstance was then omitted, from the manly ardour of the bridegroom, and the modest blushes of the bride, to the parson's new surplice, and the silk tabinet mantua of the bridesmaid.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
Jacques
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Jacques_.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading Not a circumstance was then omitted, from the manly ardour of the bridegroom, and the modest blushes of the bride, to the parson's new surplice, and the silk tabinet mantua of the bridesmaid.
mantuanounUS /ˈmæntʃuːə/
loose gown of the 17th and 18th centuries
From this reading Not a circumstance was then omitted, from the manly ardour of the bridegroom, and the modest blushes of the bride, to the parson's new surplice, and the silk tabinet mantua of the bridesmaid.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Not a circumstance was then omitted, from the manly ardour of the bridegroom, and the modest blushes of the bride, to the parson's new surplice, and the silk tabinet mantua of the bridesmaid.
narrativesnounUS /ˈnærətɪvz/
plural of “narrative” — 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 The fashion of such narratives as the present, changes like other earthly things.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Not a circumstance was then omitted, from the manly ardour of the bridegroom, and the modest blushes of the bride, to the parson's new surplice, and the silk tabinet mantua of the bridesmaid.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a circumstance was then omitted, from the manly ardour of the bridegroom, and the modest blushes of the bride, to the parson's new surplice, and the silk tabinet mantua of the bridesmaid.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Not a circumstance was then omitted, from the manly ardour of the bridegroom, and the modest blushes of the bride, to the parson's new surplice, and the silk tabinet mantua of the bridesmaid.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The fashion of such narratives as the present, changes like other earthly things.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
parson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not a circumstance was then omitted, from the manly ardour of the bridegroom, and the modest blushes of the bride, to the parson's new surplice, and the silk tabinet mantua of the bridesmaid.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The fashion of such narratives as the present, changes like other earthly things.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Not a circumstance was then omitted, from the manly ardour of the bridegroom, and the modest blushes of the bride, to the parson's new surplice, and the silk tabinet mantua of the bridesmaid.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
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 Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The fashion of such narratives as the present, changes like other earthly things.
suie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
surplicenoun
a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves
From this reading Not a circumstance was then omitted, from the manly ardour of the bridegroom, and the modest blushes of the bride, to the parson's new surplice, and the silk tabinet mantua of the bridesmaid.
tabinet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not a circumstance was then omitted, from the manly ardour of the bridegroom, and the modest blushes of the bride, to the parson's new surplice, and the silk tabinet mantua of the bridesmaid.
tale-teller
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Not a circumstance was then omitted, from the manly ardour of the bridegroom, and the modest blushes of the bride, to the parson's new surplice, and the silk tabinet mantua of the bridesmaid.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The fashion of such narratives as the present, changes like other earthly things.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
throwingverbUS /ˈθroʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
TimenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Time was that the tale-teller was obliged to wind up his story by a circumstantial description of the wedding, bedding, and throwing the stocking, as the grand catastrophe to which, through so many circumstances of doubt and difficulty, he had at length happily conducted his hero and heroine.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is, suie, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark!--Here comes a pair of very strange beasts.--_As You Like It_.
