Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

make a mathematical calculation or computation

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

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From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

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From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

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From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

a quad with a square body

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

liveliness of mind or spirit

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

the organ of sight

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

enclose with a fence

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

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From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

past form of “flirt” — talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

marked by refinement in taste and manners

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

an artful or simulated semblance

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

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From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

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From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

disturbingly provocative

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

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From this reading Quæque ipse miserrima vidi.--VIRGIL.

a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

put (a liquid) into a container by means of a ladle

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

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From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

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 Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

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From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

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From this reading Quæque ipse miserrima vidi.--VIRGIL.

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From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

not any; not one

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

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From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

suddenly

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

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From this reading Quæque ipse miserrima vidi.--VIRGIL.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

strong snuff made from dark coarse tobacco

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

on the contrary

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

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From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

a facial expression of dislike or displeasure

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

deliver by singing

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

express through a scornful smile

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

in a grave and sedate manner

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

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From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

be standing; be upright

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

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From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

a man's overcoat in the style of a frock coat

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

express in words

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE TRAGEDY.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading THE TRAGEDY.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

precisely as stated

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

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From this reading Quæque ipse miserrima vidi.--VIRGIL.

a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)

From this reading Quæque ipse miserrima vidi.--VIRGIL.

a rod used by a magician or water diviner

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

having been taken in marriage

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

at the time that

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Now Monsieur St. Megrin was curious to know If the Lady approved of his passion or no; So without more ado, He put on his _surtout_, And went to a man with a beard like a Jew, One Signor Ruggieri, A Cunning-man near, he Could conjure, tell fortunes, and calculate tides, Perform tricks on the cards, and Heaven knows what besides, Bring back a stray'd cow, silver ladle, or spoon, And was thought to be thick with the Man in the Moon.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The Sage took his stand With his wand in his hand, Drew a circle, then gave the dread word of command, Saying solemnly--"_Presto!--Hey, quick!--Cock-a-lorum!!_" When the Duchess immediately popp'd up before 'em.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Catherine of Cleves was a Lady of rank, She had lands and fine houses, and cash in the Bank; She had jewels and rings, And a thousand smart things; Was lovely and young, With a _rather_ sharp tongue, And she wedded a Noble of high degree With the star of the order of _St. Esprit_; But the Duke de Guise Was, by many degrees, Her senior, and not very easy to please; He'd a sneer on his lip, and a scowl with his eye, And a frown on his brow,--and he look'd like a Guy,-- So she took to intriguing With Monsieur St. Megrin, A young man of fashion, and figure, and worth, But with no great pretensions to fortune or birth; He would sing, fence, and dance With the best man in France, And took his rappee with genteel _nonchalance_; He smiled, and he flatter'd, and flirted with ease, And was very superior to Monseigneur de Guise.