used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
adoreverbUS /əˈdɔːr/
love intensely
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading It was with some embarrassment that Governor Winthrop received his prisoner, though none was manifested in the mien of Sir Christopher.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
intentionally conceived
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
emanating from God
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading It was with some embarrassment that Governor Winthrop received his prisoner, though none was manifested in the mien of Sir Christopher.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
FAERYnoun
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading SPENSER'S FAERY QUEEN.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
the head of a state government
From this reading It was with some embarrassment that Governor Winthrop received his prisoner, though none was manifested in the mien of Sir Christopher.
haughtier
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From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with some embarrassment that Governor Winthrop received his prisoner, though none was manifested in the mien of Sir Christopher.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
imploreverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːr/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with some embarrassment that Governor Winthrop received his prisoner, though none was manifested in the mien of Sir Christopher.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
and nothing more
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
lorenounUS /lɔːr/
knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading It was with some embarrassment that Governor Winthrop received his prisoner, though none was manifested in the mien of Sir Christopher.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
the force of workers available
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading It was with some embarrassment that Governor Winthrop received his prisoner, though none was manifested in the mien of Sir Christopher.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
a particular point in time
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
subject to death
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
not one, and not any
From this reading It was with some embarrassment that Governor Winthrop received his prisoner, though none was manifested in the mien of Sir Christopher.
being perceived or observed
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
Noughtnoun
a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with some embarrassment that Governor Winthrop received his prisoner, though none was manifested in the mien of Sir Christopher.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
presumingverbUS /prɪˈzuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It was with some embarrassment that Governor Winthrop received his prisoner, though none was manifested in the mien of Sir Christopher.
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.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was with some embarrassment that Governor Winthrop received his prisoner, though none was manifested in the mien of Sir Christopher.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
righteousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪtʃəs/
characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
term of address for a man
From this reading It was with some embarrassment that Governor Winthrop received his prisoner, though none was manifested in the mien of Sir Christopher.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was with some embarrassment that Governor Winthrop received his prisoner, though none was manifested in the mien of Sir Christopher.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
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.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was with some embarrassment that Governor Winthrop received his prisoner, though none was manifested in the mien of Sir Christopher.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was with some embarrassment that Governor Winthrop received his prisoner, though none was manifested in the mien of Sir Christopher.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with some embarrassment that Governor Winthrop received his prisoner, though none was manifested in the mien of Sir Christopher.
well-balancedadjective
in an optimal state of balance or equilibrium
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, his manner indicated conscious innocence, and just that degree of resentment which a well-balanced mind and good temper might be expected to exhibit under the circumstances.
Winthrop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was with some embarrassment that Governor Winthrop received his prisoner, though none was manifested in the mien of Sir Christopher.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with some embarrassment that Governor Winthrop received his prisoner, though none was manifested in the mien of Sir Christopher.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If there was any change in his bearing, he was a trifle haughtier, as presuming on his rank--a trait never noticed in him before, and it showed itself by his speaking first, without waiting to be addressed, the moment he entered the presence of the Governor.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading Nought is on earth more sacred or divine, That gods and men do equally adore, Than this same virtue that doth right define, For th' heavens themselves, whence mortal men implore, Right in their wrongs, are ruled by righteous lore.
