used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Begging Your Majesty's pardon, your painter is no more suited to wager with an ambassador than I am to wager with Your Majesty."
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading "Begging Your Majesty's pardon, your painter is no more suited to wager with an ambassador than I am to wager with Your Majesty."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Begging Your Majesty's pardon, your painter is no more suited to wager with an ambassador than I am to wager with Your Majesty."
befitverbUS /bɪˈfɪt/
accord or comport with
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
BeggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading "Begging Your Majesty's pardon, your painter is no more suited to wager with an ambassador than I am to wager with Your Majesty."
bettingadjectiveUS /ˈbetɪŋ/
preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
From this reading Hawksworth shifted uneasily, unsure of the protocol of betting with kings.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
Hawksworth
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From this reading Hawksworth shifted uneasily, unsure of the protocol of betting with kings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Then if you'll not wager with me, wager with my painter."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Begging Your Majesty's pardon, your painter is no more suited to wager with an ambassador than I am to wager with Your Majesty."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Hawksworth shifted uneasily, unsure of the protocol of betting with kings.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading "Begging Your Majesty's pardon, your painter is no more suited to wager with an ambassador than I am to wager with Your Majesty."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "Then wager with my prime minister."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Begging Your Majesty's pardon, your painter is no more suited to wager with an ambassador than I am to wager with Your Majesty."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Then if you'll not wager with me, wager with my painter."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
not any; not one
From this reading "Begging Your Majesty's pardon, your painter is no more suited to wager with an ambassador than I am to wager with Your Majesty."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hawksworth shifted uneasily, unsure of the protocol of betting with kings.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading "Then if you'll not wager with me, wager with my painter."
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Begging Your Majesty's pardon, your painter is no more suited to wager with an ambassador than I am to wager with Your Majesty."
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading "Then wager with my prime minister."
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
protocolnounUS /ˈproʊtəkɑːl/
(computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data
From this reading Hawksworth shifted uneasily, unsure of the protocol of betting with kings.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Hawksworth shifted uneasily, unsure of the protocol of betting with kings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading "Begging Your Majesty's pardon, your painter is no more suited to wager with an ambassador than I am to wager with Your Majesty."
a quantity of money
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Begging Your Majesty's pardon, your painter is no more suited to wager with an ambassador than I am to wager with Your Majesty."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hawksworth shifted uneasily, unsure of the protocol of betting with kings.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then if you'll not wager with me, wager with my painter."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Hawksworth shifted uneasily, unsure of the protocol of betting with kings.
unsureadjectiveUS /ənˈʃʊr/
lacking self-confidence
From this reading Hawksworth shifted uneasily, unsure of the protocol of betting with kings.
wagernounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading "Then if you'll not wager with me, wager with my painter."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
you'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then if you'll not wager with me, wager with my painter."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I know not what to lay with so great a prince, nor does it befit me to name a sum to Your Majesty."
