Chapter XVII

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

From this reading A LAMPOON ANSWERED Mr. Wedderburn entered the parlor of “The Sleeping Queen,” true to his appointed time.

in actual fact

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

anew

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He found alone, and busily writing, Sir Perseus, who greeted him cordially in his pleasant, blunt manner.

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

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn gave a short answer and flung himself into the chair by the fire; he was obviously in an ill-humor.

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

From this reading He found alone, and busily writing, Sir Perseus, who greeted him cordially in his pleasant, blunt manner.

react verbally

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn gave a short answer and flung himself into the chair by the fire; he was obviously in an ill-humor.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading A LAMPOON ANSWERED Mr. Wedderburn entered the parlor of “The Sleeping Queen,” true to his appointed time.

subject to appointment

From this reading A LAMPOON ANSWERED Mr. Wedderburn entered the parlor of “The Sleeping Queen,” true to his appointed time.

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

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

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From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

(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 Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

having a broad or rounded end

From this reading He found alone, and busily writing, Sir Perseus, who greeted him cordially in his pleasant, blunt manner.

in a busy manner

From this reading He found alone, and busily writing, Sir Perseus, who greeted him cordially in his pleasant, blunt manner.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

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From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

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From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn gave a short answer and flung himself into the chair by the fire; he was obviously in an ill-humor.

in a hearty manner

From this reading He found alone, and busily writing, Sir Perseus, who greeted him cordially in his pleasant, blunt manner.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading A LAMPOON ANSWERED Mr. Wedderburn entered the parlor of “The Sleeping Queen,” true to his appointed time.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn gave a short answer and flung himself into the chair by the fire; he was obviously in an ill-humor.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn gave a short answer and flung himself into the chair by the fire; he was obviously in an ill-humor.

set up or found

From this reading He found alone, and busily writing, Sir Perseus, who greeted him cordially in his pleasant, blunt manner.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn gave a short answer and flung himself into the chair by the fire; he was obviously in an ill-humor.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading He found alone, and busily writing, Sir Perseus, who greeted him cordially in his pleasant, blunt manner.

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

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

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

From this reading He found alone, and busily writing, Sir Perseus, who greeted him cordially in his pleasant, blunt manner.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He found alone, and busily writing, Sir Perseus, who greeted him cordially in his pleasant, blunt manner.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn gave a short answer and flung himself into the chair by the fire; he was obviously in an ill-humor.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

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

From this reading A LAMPOON ANSWERED Mr. Wedderburn entered the parlor of “The Sleeping Queen,” true to his appointed time.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

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

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn gave a short answer and flung himself into the chair by the fire; he was obviously in an ill-humor.

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

From this reading He found alone, and busily writing, Sir Perseus, who greeted him cordially in his pleasant, blunt manner.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn gave a short answer and flung himself into the chair by the fire; he was obviously in an ill-humor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

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

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

ridicule with satire

From this reading A LAMPOON ANSWERED Mr. Wedderburn entered the parlor of “The Sleeping Queen,” true to his appointed time.

possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He found alone, and busily writing, Sir Perseus, who greeted him cordially in his pleasant, blunt manner.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A LAMPOON ANSWERED Mr. Wedderburn entered the parlor of “The Sleeping Queen,” true to his appointed time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn gave a short answer and flung himself into the chair by the fire; he was obviously in an ill-humor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A LAMPOON ANSWERED Mr. Wedderburn entered the parlor of “The Sleeping Queen,” true to his appointed time.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading A LAMPOON ANSWERED Mr. Wedderburn entered the parlor of “The Sleeping Queen,” true to his appointed time.

(Greek mythology) the son of Zeus who slew Medusa (with the help of Athena and Hermes) and rescued Andromeda from a sea monster

From this reading He found alone, and busily writing, Sir Perseus, who greeted him cordially in his pleasant, blunt manner.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading He found alone, and busily writing, Sir Perseus, who greeted him cordially in his pleasant, blunt manner.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

past form of “praise” — express approval of

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading A LAMPOON ANSWERED Mr. Wedderburn entered the parlor of “The Sleeping Queen,” true to his appointed time.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn gave a short answer and flung himself into the chair by the fire; he was obviously in an ill-humor.

for a short time

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

term of address for a man

From this reading He found alone, and busily writing, Sir Perseus, who greeted him cordially in his pleasant, blunt manner.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

the state of being asleep

From this reading A LAMPOON ANSWERED Mr. Wedderburn entered the parlor of “The Sleeping Queen,” true to his appointed time.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

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

From this reading A LAMPOON ANSWERED Mr. Wedderburn entered the parlor of “The Sleeping Queen,” true to his appointed time.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A LAMPOON ANSWERED Mr. Wedderburn entered the parlor of “The Sleeping Queen,” true to his appointed time.

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

From this reading A LAMPOON ANSWERED Mr. Wedderburn entered the parlor of “The Sleeping Queen,” true to his appointed time.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading A LAMPOON ANSWERED Mr. Wedderburn entered the parlor of “The Sleeping Queen,” true to his appointed time.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

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

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

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

From this reading A LAMPOON ANSWERED Mr. Wedderburn entered the parlor of “The Sleeping Queen,” true to his appointed time.

at the time that

From this reading Sir Perseus talked of the plot and the promising prospects of success; he praised Mr. Caryl’s vast labor and skill in the cause of King James, and hinted that the time was not far distant when the devotion of His Majesty’s adherents would be rewarded by seeing him enjoy his own again.

which person or people

From this reading He found alone, and busily writing, Sir Perseus, who greeted him cordially in his pleasant, blunt manner.

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

From this reading Mr. Caryl, he said, had been summoned by his grace of Berwick, but he expected his return shortly, and though he, Sir Perseus, actually had the papers Mr. Wedderburn was to carry to France, it would be better if the emissary would wait and see Mr. Caryl.

the act of creating written works

From this reading He found alone, and busily writing, Sir Perseus, who greeted him cordially in his pleasant, blunt manner.