used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not seemly for a maiden to be left alone in company with her lord.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Why! every one down the street would know of it--thy father's 'prentices would make mock of thee--and thy reputation would be as surely gone as is thistle-down after a gale."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It is not seemly for a maiden to be left alone in company with her lord.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Smiling, frowning, evermore Thou art perfect in love-lore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Why! every one down the street would know of it--thy father's 'prentices would make mock of thee--and thy reputation would be as surely gone as is thistle-down after a gale."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is not seemly for a maiden to be left alone in company with her lord.
cabbagenounUS /ˈkæbədʒ/
any of various types of cabbage
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It is not seemly for a maiden to be left alone in company with her lord.
contradictingverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “contradict” — be in contradiction with
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
dostauxiliary verbUS /dɑːst/
an old form of “do”, used with “thou”
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Why! every one down the street would know of it--thy father's 'prentices would make mock of thee--and thy reputation would be as surely gone as is thistle-down after a gale."
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
evermoreadverbUS /ˈevərmɔːr/
at any future time; in the future
From this reading Smiling, frowning, evermore Thou art perfect in love-lore.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Why! every one down the street would know of it--thy father's 'prentices would make mock of thee--and thy reputation would be as surely gone as is thistle-down after a gale."
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Why! every one down the street would know of it--thy father's 'prentices would make mock of thee--and thy reputation would be as surely gone as is thistle-down after a gale."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not seemly for a maiden to be left alone in company with her lord.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading Smiling, frowning, evermore Thou art perfect in love-lore.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Why! every one down the street would know of it--thy father's 'prentices would make mock of thee--and thy reputation would be as surely gone as is thistle-down after a gale."
destroyed or killed
From this reading Why! every one down the street would know of it--thy father's 'prentices would make mock of thee--and thy reputation would be as surely gone as is thistle-down after a gale."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is not seemly for a maiden to be left alone in company with her lord.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Smiling, frowning, evermore Thou art perfect in love-lore.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not seemly for a maiden to be left alone in company with her lord.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Why! every one down the street would know of it--thy father's 'prentices would make mock of thee--and thy reputation would be as surely gone as is thistle-down after a gale."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It is not seemly for a maiden to be left alone in company with her lord.
Legros
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From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It is not seemly for a maiden to be left alone in company with her lord.
love-lore
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From this reading Smiling, frowning, evermore Thou art perfect in love-lore.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading It is not seemly for a maiden to be left alone in company with her lord.
engage in
From this reading Why! every one down the street would know of it--thy father's 'prentices would make mock of thee--and thy reputation would be as surely gone as is thistle-down after a gale."
Maman
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From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading Why! every one down the street would know of it--thy father's 'prentices would make mock of thee--and thy reputation would be as surely gone as is thistle-down after a gale."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
not any; not one
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not seemly for a maiden to be left alone in company with her lord.
something you have to do
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
and nothing more
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Smiling, frowning, evermore Thou art perfect in love-lore.
prentices
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why! every one down the street would know of it--thy father's 'prentices would make mock of thee--and thy reputation would be as surely gone as is thistle-down after a gale."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Why! every one down the street would know of it--thy father's 'prentices would make mock of thee--and thy reputation would be as surely gone as is thistle-down after a gale."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
seemlyadjective
according with custom or propriety
From this reading It is not seemly for a maiden to be left alone in company with her lord.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Smiling, frowning, evermore Thou art perfect in love-lore.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Why! every one down the street would know of it--thy father's 'prentices would make mock of thee--and thy reputation would be as surely gone as is thistle-down after a gale."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Why! every one down the street would know of it--thy father's 'prentices would make mock of thee--and thy reputation would be as surely gone as is thistle-down after a gale."
TENNYSONnounUS /ˈtenɪsən/
Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)
From this reading --TENNYSON.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Why! every one down the street would know of it--thy father's 'prentices would make mock of thee--and thy reputation would be as surely gone as is thistle-down after a gale."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
thistle-down
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why! every one down the street would know of it--thy father's 'prentices would make mock of thee--and thy reputation would be as surely gone as is thistle-down after a gale."
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Smiling, frowning, evermore Thou art perfect in love-lore.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Why! every one down the street would know of it--thy father's 'prentices would make mock of thee--and thy reputation would be as surely gone as is thistle-down after a gale."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not seemly for a maiden to be left alone in company with her lord.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "My cabbage," said Maman Legros in that decisive tone, which she only assumed on great occasions, and which then no one dreamed of contradicting, "what thou dost ask is entirely out of the question.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why! every one down the street would know of it--thy father's 'prentices would make mock of thee--and thy reputation would be as surely gone as is thistle-down after a gale."
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is not seemly for a maiden to be left alone in company with her lord.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Why! every one down the street would know of it--thy father's 'prentices would make mock of thee--and thy reputation would be as surely gone as is thistle-down after a gale."
