used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes: he has been giving me good counsel, and methinks that were a good beginning.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am aweary of the life of the forest--the dreary life of the Gate House.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
awearyadjective
physically and mentally fatigued
From this reading I am aweary of the life of the forest--the dreary life of the Gate House.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Yes: he has been giving me good counsel, and methinks that were a good beginning.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "Yes: he has been giving me good counsel, and methinks that were a good beginning.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Men talk of its wonders, and I can but sit and gape.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Men talk of its wonders, and I can but sit and gape.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading "Yes: he has been giving me good counsel, and methinks that were a good beginning.
having made preparations
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading I am aweary of the life of the forest--the dreary life of the Gate House.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading I am aweary of the life of the forest--the dreary life of the Gate House.
gapeverbUS /ɡeɪp/
look with amazement; look stupidly
From this reading Men talk of its wonders, and I can but sit and gape.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading I am aweary of the life of the forest--the dreary life of the Gate House.
the act of giving
From this reading "Yes: he has been giving me good counsel, and methinks that were a good beginning.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading I would gladly see London.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Yes: he has been giving me good counsel, and methinks that were a good beginning.
grimaceverbUS /ˈɡrɪməs/
contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes: he has been giving me good counsel, and methinks that were a good beginning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes: he has been giving me good counsel, and methinks that were a good beginning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I am aweary of the life of the forest--the dreary life of the Gate House.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I would gladly see London.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Men talk of its wonders, and I can but sit and gape.
Kate
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From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I am aweary of the life of the forest--the dreary life of the Gate House.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes: he has been giving me good counsel, and methinks that were a good beginning.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men talk of its wonders, and I can but sit and gape.
methinks
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From this reading "Yes: he has been giving me good counsel, and methinks that were a good beginning.
mindfuladjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndfəl/
bearing in mind; attentive to
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
saith
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From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I would gladly see London.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
be seated
From this reading Men talk of its wonders, and I can but sit and gape.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
staplernounUS /ˈsteɪpələr/
a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Men talk of its wonders, and I can but sit and gape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes: he has been giving me good counsel, and methinks that were a good beginning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes: he has been giving me good counsel, and methinks that were a good beginning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
an old form of “will”, used with “thou”
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Men talk of its wonders, and I can but sit and gape.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
the words that are spoken
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?" and Kate, mindful of her promise to her parents, strove to suppress the little grimace with which she was disposed to accompany her words--"at least so my father saith."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would gladly see London.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes: he has been giving me good counsel, and methinks that were a good beginning.
