used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Governor Winthrop, upon the elevated dais, in his elbow chair, presides, while, ranged around the central table, is a full attendance of the Assistants.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Not as before, however, are spectators admitted.
anew
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not as before, however, are spectators admitted.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Governor Winthrop, upon the elevated dais, in his elbow chair, presides, while, ranged around the central table, is a full attendance of the Assistants.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
AssistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Governor Winthrop, upon the elevated dais, in his elbow chair, presides, while, ranged around the central table, is a full attendance of the Assistants.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading Governor Winthrop, upon the elevated dais, in his elbow chair, presides, while, ranged around the central table, is a full attendance of the Assistants.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Governor Winthrop, upon the elevated dais, in his elbow chair, presides, while, ranged around the central table, is a full attendance of the Assistants.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Governor Winthrop, upon the elevated dais, in his elbow chair, presides, while, ranged around the central table, is a full attendance of the Assistants.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
daisnounUS /deɪz/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading Governor Winthrop, upon the elevated dais, in his elbow chair, presides, while, ranged around the central table, is a full attendance of the Assistants.
dintnounUS /dɪnt/
interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Governor Winthrop, upon the elevated dais, in his elbow chair, presides, while, ranged around the central table, is a full attendance of the Assistants.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading Governor Winthrop, upon the elevated dais, in his elbow chair, presides, while, ranged around the central table, is a full attendance of the Assistants.
an opposing military force
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
at any time
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
FAERYnoun
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading SPENSER'S FAERY QUEEN.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Governor Winthrop, upon the elevated dais, in his elbow chair, presides, while, ranged around the central table, is a full attendance of the Assistants.
the head of a state government
From this reading Governor Winthrop, upon the elevated dais, in his elbow chair, presides, while, ranged around the central table, is a full attendance of the Assistants.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Governor Winthrop, upon the elevated dais, in his elbow chair, presides, while, ranged around the central table, is a full attendance of the Assistants.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Not as before, however, are spectators admitted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
infamynounUS /ˈɪnfəmi/
a state of extreme dishonor
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
Infixeth
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From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
InflictsverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkts/
third-person singular of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
leechesnounUS /ˈliːtʃɪz/
plural of “leech” — carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
magnatesnounUS /ˈmæɡneɪts/
plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
New-England
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From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
not any; not one
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not as before, however, are spectators admitted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
on one occasion
From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
poisonousadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
having the qualities or effects of a poison
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
presidesverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdz/
third-person singular of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Governor Winthrop, upon the elevated dais, in his elbow chair, presides, while, ranged around the central table, is a full attendance of the Assistants.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading SPENSER'S FAERY QUEEN.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading Governor Winthrop, upon the elevated dais, in his elbow chair, presides, while, ranged around the central table, is a full attendance of the Assistants.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
hurting
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Not as before, however, are spectators admitted.
SPENSER'SnounUS /ˈspensərz/
possessive form of “spenser” — English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)
From this reading SPENSER'S FAERY QUEEN.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Governor Winthrop, upon the elevated dais, in his elbow chair, presides, while, ranged around the central table, is a full attendance of the Assistants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Governor Winthrop, upon the elevated dais, in his elbow chair, presides, while, ranged around the central table, is a full attendance of the Assistants.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
in or at the place that
From this reading The reader is introduced, once more, into the company of the assembled magnates of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England, and into the same room where we beheld them before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Governor Winthrop, upon the elevated dais, in his elbow chair, presides, while, ranged around the central table, is a full attendance of the Assistants.
wightnounUS /waɪt/
a human being; “wight” is an archaic term
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
Winthrop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Governor Winthrop, upon the elevated dais, in his elbow chair, presides, while, ranged around the central table, is a full attendance of the Assistants.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading No wound, which warlike hand of enemy Inflicts with dint of sword, so sore doth light, As doth the poisonous sting which infamy Infixeth in the name of noble wight; For by no art, nor any leeches might, It ever can recovered be again.
