used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
not being in a specified place
From this reading _Cler._ Why were you absent?
adoreverbUS /əˈdɔːr/
love intensely
From this reading _Din._ The honour of that Lady I adore, Her credit, and her name: ye know she sent for me, And with what haste.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
AptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
Cler
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From this reading _Cler._ Why were you absent?
concern'd
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From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
CowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
approval
From this reading _Din._ The honour of that Lady I adore, Her credit, and her name: ye know she sent for me, And with what haste.
DinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading _Cler._ Where was the fault then?
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
forsookverbUS /fɔːrˈsʊk/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading _Din._ The honour of that Lady I adore, Her credit, and her name: ye know she sent for me, And with what haste.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Cler._ What was he that traduc'd?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Din._ The honour of that Lady I adore, Her credit, and her name: ye know she sent for me, And with what haste.
the state of being honored
From this reading _Din._ The honour of that Lady I adore, Her credit, and her name: ye know she sent for me, And with what haste.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _Din._ The honour of that Lady I adore, Her credit, and her name: ye know she sent for me, And with what haste.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Din._ The honour of that Lady I adore, Her credit, and her name: ye know she sent for me, And with what haste.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Din._ The honour of that Lady I adore, Her credit, and her name: ye know she sent for me, And with what haste.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
not any; not one
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading _Din._ The honour of that Lady I adore, Her credit, and her name: ye know she sent for me, And with what haste.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Din._ The honour of that Lady I adore, Her credit, and her name: ye know she sent for me, And with what haste.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Cler._ Where was the fault then?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _Cler._ Where was the fault then?
for that reason; as a result
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
traduc'd
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From this reading _Cler._ What was he that traduc'd?
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading _Din._ You know I am no Coward, you have seen that, And therefore, out of fear forsook you not: You know I am not false, of a treacherous nature, Apt to betray my friend, I have fought for you too; You know no business, that concern'd my state, My kindred, or my life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Cler._ Where was the fault then?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Cler._ Why were you absent?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Din._ The honour of that Lady I adore, Her credit, and her name: ye know she sent for me, And with what haste.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Cler._ Where was the fault then?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _Cler._ Why were you absent?
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Din._ The honour of that Lady I adore, Her credit, and her name: ye know she sent for me, And with what haste.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading _Din._ The honour of that Lady I adore, Her credit, and her name: ye know she sent for me, And with what haste.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Cler._ Why were you absent?
