Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

later than; following

From this reading He was particularly shaky this morning after a night of particularly hard drinking.

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

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

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

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

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From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

fearless and daring

From this reading "_Then came the bold Sir Caradoc_," carolled Sir John.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _The Episode Called Love-Letters of Falstaff_ I.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

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From this reading "_Then came the bold Sir Caradoc_," carolled Sir John.

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

From this reading "_Then came the bold Sir Caradoc_," carolled Sir John.

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From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

in a demure manner

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

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

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading He was particularly shaky this morning after a night of particularly hard drinking.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading _The Episode Called Love-Letters of Falstaff_ I.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

a dissolute character in Shakespeare's plays

From this reading _The Episode Called Love-Letters of Falstaff_ I.

promote over another

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

start firing a weapon

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

set up or found

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

showing lack of skill or aptitude

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

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

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

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

From this reading He was particularly shaky this morning after a night of particularly hard drinking.

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

From this reading He was particularly shaky this morning after a night of particularly hard drinking.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

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

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

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

From this reading _The Episode Called Love-Letters of Falstaff_ I.

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

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

with full knowledge and deliberation

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

something that is lost

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

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

From this reading _The Episode Called Love-Letters of Falstaff_ I.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He was particularly shaky this morning after a night of particularly hard drinking.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He was particularly shaky this morning after a night of particularly hard drinking.

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

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Episode Called Love-Letters of Falstaff_ I.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He was particularly shaky this morning after a night of particularly hard drinking.

with speed

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

on the contrary

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

-ing form of “scuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

From this reading He was particularly shaky this morning after a night of particularly hard drinking.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

term of address for a man

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

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

From this reading _The Episode Called Love-Letters of Falstaff_ I.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "_Then came the bold Sir Caradoc_," carolled Sir John.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He was particularly shaky this morning after a night of particularly hard drinking.

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

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

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

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

during the time that

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

past form of “wink” — signal by winking

From this reading But he came into the apartment singing, and, whatever the scuffling had meant, found Bardolph in one corner employed in sorting garments from a clothes-chest, while at the extreme end of the room Mistress Quickly demurely stirred the fire; which winked at the old knight rather knowingly.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "_That Gray Iniquity_" There was a sound of scuffling within as Sir John Falstaff--much broken since his loss of the King's favor, and now equally decayed in wit and health and reputation--stood fumbling at the door of the Angel room.