Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

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From this reading “Fair and softly, Master Marmaduke,” said Alwyn, “you will understand me better anon.

a cherished desire

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

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

From this reading You were reared and brought up with such careful book-lere, not only to read and to write--the which, save the mark!

at another time

From this reading “Fair and softly, Master Marmaduke,” said Alwyn, “you will understand me better anon.

one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

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

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

for the reason that

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “Fair and softly, Master Marmaduke,” said Alwyn, “you will understand me better anon.

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From this reading You were reared and brought up with such careful book-lere, not only to read and to write--the which, save the mark!

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading You were reared and brought up with such careful book-lere, not only to read and to write--the which, save the mark!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

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From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading You were reared and brought up with such careful book-lere, not only to read and to write--the which, save the mark!

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading “No, my dear foster-brother,” said the Nevile, “I do not yet comprehend the choice you have made.

cut into pieces

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

get the meaning of something

From this reading “No, my dear foster-brother,” said the Nevile, “I do not yet comprehend the choice you have made.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

dearly loved

From this reading “No, my dear foster-brother,” said the Nevile, “I do not yet comprehend the choice you have made.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “No, my dear foster-brother,” said the Nevile, “I do not yet comprehend the choice you have made.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading “Fair and softly, Master Marmaduke,” said Alwyn, “you will understand me better anon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

your foster brother is a male who is not a son of your parents but who is raised by your parents

From this reading “No, my dear foster-brother,” said the Nevile, “I do not yet comprehend the choice you have made.

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

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “No, my dear foster-brother,” said the Nevile, “I do not yet comprehend the choice you have made.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

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

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “No, my dear foster-brother,” said the Nevile, “I do not yet comprehend the choice you have made.

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

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

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

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

a boy or man

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “No, my dear foster-brother,” said the Nevile, “I do not yet comprehend the choice you have made.

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

attach a tag or label to

From this reading You were reared and brought up with such careful book-lere, not only to read and to write--the which, save the mark!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Fair and softly, Master Marmaduke,” said Alwyn, “you will understand me better anon.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading “Fair and softly, Master Marmaduke,” said Alwyn, “you will understand me better anon.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Fair and softly, Master Marmaduke,” said Alwyn, “you will understand me better anon.

the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “No, my dear foster-brother,” said the Nevile, “I do not yet comprehend the choice you have made.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “No, my dear foster-brother,” said the Nevile, “I do not yet comprehend the choice you have made.

not any; not one

From this reading “No, my dear foster-brother,” said the Nevile, “I do not yet comprehend the choice you have made.

comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “No, my dear foster-brother,” said the Nevile, “I do not yet comprehend the choice you have made.

a brief written record

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

and nothing more

From this reading You were reared and brought up with such careful book-lere, not only to read and to write--the which, save the mark!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

the act of preferring

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading You were reared and brought up with such careful book-lere, not only to read and to write--the which, save the mark!

past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

From this reading You were reared and brought up with such careful book-lere, not only to read and to write--the which, save the mark!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “No, my dear foster-brother,” said the Nevile, “I do not yet comprehend the choice you have made.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

except for; apart from

From this reading You were reared and brought up with such careful book-lere, not only to read and to write--the which, save the mark!

express in words

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

with low volume

From this reading “Fair and softly, Master Marmaduke,” said Alwyn, “you will understand me better anon.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

plural of “spice” — aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

be standing; be upright

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading You were reared and brought up with such careful book-lere, not only to read and to write--the which, save the mark!

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

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

From this reading “No, my dear foster-brother,” said the Nevile, “I do not yet comprehend the choice you have made.

the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

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

From this reading You were reared and brought up with such careful book-lere, not only to read and to write--the which, save the mark!

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading I hold to be labour eno’--but chop Latin and logic and theology with Saint Aristotle (is not that his hard name?) into the bargain, and all because you had an uncle of high note in Holy Church.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading “Fair and softly, Master Marmaduke,” said Alwyn, “you will understand me better anon.

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

From this reading You were reared and brought up with such careful book-lere, not only to read and to write--the which, save the mark!

careful consideration

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading You were reared and brought up with such careful book-lere, not only to read and to write--the which, save the mark!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading You were reared and brought up with such careful book-lere, not only to read and to write--the which, save the mark!

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Fair and softly, Master Marmaduke,” said Alwyn, “you will understand me better anon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading You were reared and brought up with such careful book-lere, not only to read and to write--the which, save the mark!

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

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”

produce a literary work

From this reading You were reared and brought up with such careful book-lere, not only to read and to write--the which, save the mark!

but in spite of that

From this reading “No, my dear foster-brother,” said the Nevile, “I do not yet comprehend the choice you have made.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “No, my dear foster-brother,” said the Nevile, “I do not yet comprehend the choice you have made.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading I cannot say I would be a shaveling myself; but surely a monk with the hope of preferment is a nobler calling to a lad of spirit and ambition than to stand out at a door and cry, ‘Buy, buy,’ ‘What d’ye lack?’ to spend youth as a Flat-cap, and drone out manhood in measuring cloth, hammering metals, or weighing out spices?”