Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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_.

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_.

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_.

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.

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_.

(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_.

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_.

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.

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_.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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_.

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_.

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.

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_.

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.

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.

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.

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.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The fashion of such narratives as the present, changes like other earthly things.

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_.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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_.

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.

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.

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.

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_.

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_.

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From this reading _Jacques_.

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.

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_.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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_.

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.

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.

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_.

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.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The fashion of such narratives as the present, changes like other earthly things.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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_.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The fashion of such narratives as the present, changes like other earthly things.

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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_.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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_.

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.

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_.

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_.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The fashion of such narratives as the present, changes like other earthly things.

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.

-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.

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.

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_.

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_.

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.

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_.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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_.