used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were indifferently well wrought, specially a chevesail, of which the--" "Spare me the fashion of thy mechanicals, and come to the point," interrupted Marmaduke, impatiently.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Right glad am I," said Nicholas, "to see you so stout and hearty, for I am the bearer of good news.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Right glad am I," said Nicholas, "to see you so stout and hearty, for I am the bearer of good news.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading "Right glad am I," said Nicholas, "to see you so stout and hearty, for I am the bearer of good news.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
bucklesnounUS /ˈbʌkəlz/
plural of “buckle” — fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
chevesail
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From this reading They were indifferently well wrought, specially a chevesail, of which the--" "Spare me the fashion of thy mechanicals, and come to the point," interrupted Marmaduke, impatiently.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They were indifferently well wrought, specially a chevesail, of which the--" "Spare me the fashion of thy mechanicals, and come to the point," interrupted Marmaduke, impatiently.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
exemplarsnounUS /ɪɡˈzemplɑːrz/
plural of “exemplar” — something to be imitated
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They were indifferently well wrought, specially a chevesail, of which the--" "Spare me the fashion of thy mechanicals, and come to the point," interrupted Marmaduke, impatiently.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MASTER MARMADUKE NEVILE LEAVES THE WIZARD'S HOUSE FOR THE GREAT WORLD.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Right glad am I," said Nicholas, "to see you so stout and hearty, for I am the bearer of good news.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Right glad am I," said Nicholas, "to see you so stout and hearty, for I am the bearer of good news.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading MASTER MARMADUKE NEVILE LEAVES THE WIZARD'S HOUSE FOR THE GREAT WORLD.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading "Right glad am I," said Nicholas, "to see you so stout and hearty, for I am the bearer of good news.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading MASTER MARMADUKE NEVILE LEAVES THE WIZARD'S HOUSE FOR THE GREAT WORLD.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Right glad am I," said Nicholas, "to see you so stout and hearty, for I am the bearer of good news.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading They were indifferently well wrought, specially a chevesail, of which the--" "Spare me the fashion of thy mechanicals, and come to the point," interrupted Marmaduke, impatiently.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading They were indifferently well wrought, specially a chevesail, of which the--" "Spare me the fashion of thy mechanicals, and come to the point," interrupted Marmaduke, impatiently.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading They were indifferently well wrought, specially a chevesail, of which the--" "Spare me the fashion of thy mechanicals, and come to the point," interrupted Marmaduke, impatiently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
knackeries
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From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading MASTER MARMADUKE NEVILE LEAVES THE WIZARD'S HOUSE FOR THE GREAT WORLD.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
MARMADUKE
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From this reading MASTER MARMADUKE NEVILE LEAVES THE WIZARD'S HOUSE FOR THE GREAT WORLD.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading MASTER MARMADUKE NEVILE LEAVES THE WIZARD'S HOUSE FOR THE GREAT WORLD.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They were indifferently well wrought, specially a chevesail, of which the--" "Spare me the fashion of thy mechanicals, and come to the point," interrupted Marmaduke, impatiently.
mechanicals
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From this reading They were indifferently well wrought, specially a chevesail, of which the--" "Spare me the fashion of thy mechanicals, and come to the point," interrupted Marmaduke, impatiently.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
NEVILE
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From this reading MASTER MARMADUKE NEVILE LEAVES THE WIZARD'S HOUSE FOR THE GREAT WORLD.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Right glad am I," said Nicholas, "to see you so stout and hearty, for I am the bearer of good news.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading "Right glad am I," said Nicholas, "to see you so stout and hearty, for I am the bearer of good news.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
nowches
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From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Right glad am I," said Nicholas, "to see you so stout and hearty, for I am the bearer of good news.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Pardon me, Master Nevile.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading They were indifferently well wrought, specially a chevesail, of which the--" "Spare me the fashion of thy mechanicals, and come to the point," interrupted Marmaduke, impatiently.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Right glad am I," said Nicholas, "to see you so stout and hearty, for I am the bearer of good news.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Right glad am I," said Nicholas, "to see you so stout and hearty, for I am the bearer of good news.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Right glad am I," said Nicholas, "to see you so stout and hearty, for I am the bearer of good news.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Right glad am I," said Nicholas, "to see you so stout and hearty, for I am the bearer of good news.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
refrain from harming
From this reading They were indifferently well wrought, specially a chevesail, of which the--" "Spare me the fashion of thy mechanicals, and come to the point," interrupted Marmaduke, impatiently.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading They were indifferently well wrought, specially a chevesail, of which the--" "Spare me the fashion of thy mechanicals, and come to the point," interrupted Marmaduke, impatiently.
dependable
From this reading "Right glad am I," said Nicholas, "to see you so stout and hearty, for I am the bearer of good news.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MASTER MARMADUKE NEVILE LEAVES THE WIZARD'S HOUSE FOR THE GREAT WORLD.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were indifferently well wrought, specially a chevesail, of which the--" "Spare me the fashion of thy mechanicals, and come to the point," interrupted Marmaduke, impatiently.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading They were indifferently well wrought, specially a chevesail, of which the--" "Spare me the fashion of thy mechanicals, and come to the point," interrupted Marmaduke, impatiently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Right glad am I," said Nicholas, "to see you so stout and hearty, for I am the bearer of good news.
WarwicknounUS /ˈwɔːrwɪk/
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They were indifferently well wrought, specially a chevesail, of which the--" "Spare me the fashion of thy mechanicals, and come to the point," interrupted Marmaduke, impatiently.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were indifferently well wrought, specially a chevesail, of which the--" "Spare me the fashion of thy mechanicals, and come to the point," interrupted Marmaduke, impatiently.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were indifferently well wrought, specially a chevesail, of which the--" "Spare me the fashion of thy mechanicals, and come to the point," interrupted Marmaduke, impatiently.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
WIZARD'S
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From this reading MASTER MARMADUKE NEVILE LEAVES THE WIZARD'S HOUSE FOR THE GREAT WORLD.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading MASTER MARMADUKE NEVILE LEAVES THE WIZARD'S HOUSE FOR THE GREAT WORLD.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading They were indifferently well wrought, specially a chevesail, of which the--" "Spare me the fashion of thy mechanicals, and come to the point," interrupted Marmaduke, impatiently.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Though I have been away, I have not forgotten you; and it so chanced that I went yesterday to attend my Lord of Warwick with some nowches [buckles and other ornaments] and knackeries, that he takes out as gifts and exemplars of English work.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Right glad am I," said Nicholas, "to see you so stout and hearty, for I am the bearer of good news.
