used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
abideverbUS /əˈbaɪd/
dwell
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Messer Simone, in high dudgeon, withdrew to his dwelling-place with his friends about him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For I could guess, being, after all, no fool, how bad it might be for one of so sensitive a disposition as my friend to fret his spirit in isolation.
(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 For I could guess, being, after all, no fool, how bad it might be for one of so sensitive a disposition as my friend to fret his spirit in isolation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So it was for the time arranged and settled.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading So it was for the time arranged and settled.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading For I could guess, being, after all, no fool, how bad it might be for one of so sensitive a disposition as my friend to fret his spirit in isolation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For I could guess, being, after all, no fool, how bad it might be for one of so sensitive a disposition as my friend to fret his spirit in isolation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As for Messer Dante, he was for going to his lodging, very lonely and stern and silent, but I would not have it so.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For I could guess, being, after all, no fool, how bad it might be for one of so sensitive a disposition as my friend to fret his spirit in isolation.
DantenounUS /ˈdɑːnteɪ/
an Italian poet famous for writing the Divine Comedy that describes a journey through Hell and purgatory and paradise guided by Virgil and his idealized Beatrice (1265-1321)
From this reading As for Messer Dante, he was for going to his lodging, very lonely and stern and silent, but I would not have it so.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
your usual mood
From this reading For I could guess, being, after all, no fool, how bad it might be for one of so sensitive a disposition as my friend to fret his spirit in isolation.
dudgeonnounUS /ˈdʌdʒən/
a feeling of intense indignation (now used only in the phrase “in high dudgeon”)
From this reading Messer Simone, in high dudgeon, withdrew to his dwelling-place with his friends about him.
dwelling-place
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From this reading Messer Simone, in high dudgeon, withdrew to his dwelling-place with his friends about him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading For I could guess, being, after all, no fool, how bad it might be for one of so sensitive a disposition as my friend to fret his spirit in isolation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So it was for the time arranged and settled.
fretverbUS /fret/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading For I could guess, being, after all, no fool, how bad it might be for one of so sensitive a disposition as my friend to fret his spirit in isolation.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For I could guess, being, after all, no fool, how bad it might be for one of so sensitive a disposition as my friend to fret his spirit in isolation.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Messer Simone, in high dudgeon, withdrew to his dwelling-place with his friends about him.
the act of departing
From this reading As for Messer Dante, he was for going to his lodging, very lonely and stern and silent, but I would not have it so.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading For I could guess, being, after all, no fool, how bad it might be for one of so sensitive a disposition as my friend to fret his spirit in isolation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As for Messer Dante, he was for going to his lodging, very lonely and stern and silent, but I would not have it so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Messer Dante, he was for going to his lodging, very lonely and stern and silent, but I would not have it so.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Messer Simone, in high dudgeon, withdrew to his dwelling-place with his friends about him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Messer Simone, in high dudgeon, withdrew to his dwelling-place with his friends about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Messer Simone, in high dudgeon, withdrew to his dwelling-place with his friends about him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For I could guess, being, after all, no fool, how bad it might be for one of so sensitive a disposition as my friend to fret his spirit in isolation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As for Messer Dante, he was for going to his lodging, very lonely and stern and silent, but I would not have it so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Messer Simone, in high dudgeon, withdrew to his dwelling-place with his friends about him.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading For I could guess, being, after all, no fool, how bad it might be for one of so sensitive a disposition as my friend to fret his spirit in isolation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it was for the time arranged and settled.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading As for Messer Dante, he was for going to his lodging, very lonely and stern and silent, but I would not have it so.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading As for Messer Dante, he was for going to his lodging, very lonely and stern and silent, but I would not have it so.
MadonnanounUS /məˈdɑːnə/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
Messer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Messer Simone, in high dudgeon, withdrew to his dwelling-place with his friends about him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For I could guess, being, after all, no fool, how bad it might be for one of so sensitive a disposition as my friend to fret his spirit in isolation.
not any; not one
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As for Messer Dante, he was for going to his lodging, very lonely and stern and silent, but I would not have it so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For I could guess, being, after all, no fool, how bad it might be for one of so sensitive a disposition as my friend to fret his spirit in isolation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For I could guess, being, after all, no fool, how bad it might be for one of so sensitive a disposition as my friend to fret his spirit in isolation.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading For I could guess, being, after all, no fool, how bad it might be for one of so sensitive a disposition as my friend to fret his spirit in isolation.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading So it was for the time arranged and settled.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading As for Messer Dante, he was for going to his lodging, very lonely and stern and silent, but I would not have it so.
Simone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Messer Simone, in high dudgeon, withdrew to his dwelling-place with his friends about him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was for the time arranged and settled.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading For I could guess, being, after all, no fool, how bad it might be for one of so sensitive a disposition as my friend to fret his spirit in isolation.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading As for Messer Dante, he was for going to his lodging, very lonely and stern and silent, but I would not have it so.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So it was for the time arranged and settled.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So it was for the time arranged and settled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
precisely as stated
From this reading As for Messer Dante, he was for going to his lodging, very lonely and stern and silent, but I would not have it so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So it was for the time arranged and settled.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Messer Simone, in high dudgeon, withdrew to his dwelling-place with his friends about him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As for Messer Dante, he was for going to his lodging, very lonely and stern and silent, but I would not have it so.
but in spite of that
From this reading Madonna Beatrice, she that was a wife and yet no wife, went with her father to her father's house, there to abide until such time as a decision might be come to as to her case.
