used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
Adornèd
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From this reading XXXVI Within a gorgeous palace most brave, Adornèd with all the cost they could have, This wedding was kept most sumptuouslìe, And all for the credit of pretty Bessee.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading XXXIX To church then went this gallant young Knight; His bride followed after, an angel most bright, With troops of ladies--the like ne’er was seen As went with sweet Bessy of Bednall-green.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading XXXVII All kind of dainties and delicates sweet Were bought for the banquet, as it was most meet; Partridge, and plover, and venison most free, Against the brave wedding of pretty Bessee.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading XXXIX To church then went this gallant young Knight; His bride followed after, an angel most bright, With troops of ladies--the like ne’er was seen As went with sweet Bessy of Bednall-green.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading XXXVI Within a gorgeous palace most brave, Adornèd with all the cost they could have, This wedding was kept most sumptuouslìe, And all for the credit of pretty Bessee.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading XXXIX To church then went this gallant young Knight; His bride followed after, an angel most bright, With troops of ladies--the like ne’er was seen As went with sweet Bessy of Bednall-green.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading XXXVII All kind of dainties and delicates sweet Were bought for the banquet, as it was most meet; Partridge, and plover, and venison most free, Against the brave wedding of pretty Bessee.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading XXXVII All kind of dainties and delicates sweet Were bought for the banquet, as it was most meet; Partridge, and plover, and venison most free, Against the brave wedding of pretty Bessee.
Bednall-green
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From this reading XXXIX To church then went this gallant young Knight; His bride followed after, an angel most bright, With troops of ladies--the like ne’er was seen As went with sweet Bessy of Bednall-green.
beggar's
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From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
Bessee
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From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
Bessy
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From this reading XXXIX To church then went this gallant young Knight; His bride followed after, an angel most bright, With troops of ladies--the like ne’er was seen As went with sweet Bessy of Bednall-green.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading XXXVII All kind of dainties and delicates sweet Were bought for the banquet, as it was most meet; Partridge, and plover, and venison most free, Against the brave wedding of pretty Bessee.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading XXXVI Within a gorgeous palace most brave, Adornèd with all the cost they could have, This wedding was kept most sumptuouslìe, And all for the credit of pretty Bessee.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading XXXIX To church then went this gallant young Knight; His bride followed after, an angel most bright, With troops of ladies--the like ne’er was seen As went with sweet Bessy of Bednall-green.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading XXXVIII This marriage through England was spread by report, So that a great number thereto did resort Of nobles and gentles in every degree; And all for the fame of pretty Bessee.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading XXXIX To church then went this gallant young Knight; His bride followed after, an angel most bright, With troops of ladies--the like ne’er was seen As went with sweet Bessy of Bednall-green.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading XXXVI Within a gorgeous palace most brave, Adornèd with all the cost they could have, This wedding was kept most sumptuouslìe, And all for the credit of pretty Bessee.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading XXXVI Within a gorgeous palace most brave, Adornèd with all the cost they could have, This wedding was kept most sumptuouslìe, And all for the credit of pretty Bessee.
approval
From this reading XXXVI Within a gorgeous palace most brave, Adornèd with all the cost they could have, This wedding was kept most sumptuouslìe, And all for the credit of pretty Bessee.
dainties
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From this reading XXXVII All kind of dainties and delicates sweet Were bought for the banquet, as it was most meet; Partridge, and plover, and venison most free, Against the brave wedding of pretty Bessee.
a female human offspring
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading XXXVIII This marriage through England was spread by report, So that a great number thereto did resort Of nobles and gentles in every degree; And all for the fame of pretty Bessee.
delicates
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From this reading XXXVII All kind of dainties and delicates sweet Were bought for the banquet, as it was most meet; Partridge, and plover, and venison most free, Against the brave wedding of pretty Bessee.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading XXXVIII This marriage through England was spread by report, So that a great number thereto did resort Of nobles and gentles in every degree; And all for the fame of pretty Bessee.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading XXXVIII This marriage through England was spread by report, So that a great number thereto did resort Of nobles and gentles in every degree; And all for the fame of pretty Bessee.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading XXXVIII This marriage through England was spread by report, So that a great number thereto did resort Of nobles and gentles in every degree; And all for the fame of pretty Bessee.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading XXXIX To church then went this gallant young Knight; His bride followed after, an angel most bright, With troops of ladies--the like ne’er was seen As went with sweet Bessy of Bednall-green.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading XXXVI Within a gorgeous palace most brave, Adornèd with all the cost they could have, This wedding was kept most sumptuouslìe, And all for the credit of pretty Bessee.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading XXXVII All kind of dainties and delicates sweet Were bought for the banquet, as it was most meet; Partridge, and plover, and venison most free, Against the brave wedding of pretty Bessee.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading XXXIX To church then went this gallant young Knight; His bride followed after, an angel most bright, With troops of ladies--the like ne’er was seen As went with sweet Bessy of Bednall-green.
gentlesverbUS /ˈdʒentəlz/
third-person singular of “gentle” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading XXXVIII This marriage through England was spread by report, So that a great number thereto did resort Of nobles and gentles in every degree; And all for the fame of pretty Bessee.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading XXXVI Within a gorgeous palace most brave, Adornèd with all the cost they could have, This wedding was kept most sumptuouslìe, And all for the credit of pretty Bessee.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading XXXVIII This marriage through England was spread by report, So that a great number thereto did resort Of nobles and gentles in every degree; And all for the fame of pretty Bessee.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading XXXVI Within a gorgeous palace most brave, Adornèd with all the cost they could have, This wedding was kept most sumptuouslìe, And all for the credit of pretty Bessee.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading XXXIX To church then went this gallant young Knight; His bride followed after, an angel most bright, With troops of ladies--the like ne’er was seen As went with sweet Bessy of Bednall-green.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading XXXVIII This marriage through England was spread by report, So that a great number thereto did resort Of nobles and gentles in every degree; And all for the fame of pretty Bessee.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading XXXVII All kind of dainties and delicates sweet Were bought for the banquet, as it was most meet; Partridge, and plover, and venison most free, Against the brave wedding of pretty Bessee.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading XXXVI Within a gorgeous palace most brave, Adornèd with all the cost they could have, This wedding was kept most sumptuouslìe, And all for the credit of pretty Bessee.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading XXXVII All kind of dainties and delicates sweet Were bought for the banquet, as it was most meet; Partridge, and plover, and venison most free, Against the brave wedding of pretty Bessee.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading XXXIX To church then went this gallant young Knight; His bride followed after, an angel most bright, With troops of ladies--the like ne’er was seen As went with sweet Bessy of Bednall-green.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading XXXIX To church then went this gallant young Knight; His bride followed after, an angel most bright, With troops of ladies--the like ne’er was seen As went with sweet Bessy of Bednall-green.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading XXXVIII This marriage through England was spread by report, So that a great number thereto did resort Of nobles and gentles in every degree; And all for the fame of pretty Bessee.
come together
From this reading XXXVII All kind of dainties and delicates sweet Were bought for the banquet, as it was most meet; Partridge, and plover, and venison most free, Against the brave wedding of pretty Bessee.
used to form the superlative
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
ne'eradverbUS /ner/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading XXXIX To church then went this gallant young Knight; His bride followed after, an angel most bright, With troops of ladies--the like ne’er was seen As went with sweet Bessy of Bednall-green.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading XXXVIII This marriage through England was spread by report, So that a great number thereto did resort Of nobles and gentles in every degree; And all for the fame of pretty Bessee.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading XXXVIII This marriage through England was spread by report, So that a great number thereto did resort Of nobles and gentles in every degree; And all for the fame of pretty Bessee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading XXXVI Within a gorgeous palace most brave, Adornèd with all the cost they could have, This wedding was kept most sumptuouslìe, And all for the credit of pretty Bessee.
PartridgenounUS /ˈpɑːrtrədʒ/
flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading XXXVII All kind of dainties and delicates sweet Were bought for the banquet, as it was most meet; Partridge, and plover, and venison most free, Against the brave wedding of pretty Bessee.
plovernounUS /ˈplʌvər/
any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings; closely related to the sandpipers
From this reading XXXVII All kind of dainties and delicates sweet Were bought for the banquet, as it was most meet; Partridge, and plover, and venison most free, Against the brave wedding of pretty Bessee.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading XXXVIII This marriage through England was spread by report, So that a great number thereto did resort Of nobles and gentles in every degree; And all for the fame of pretty Bessee.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading XXXVIII This marriage through England was spread by report, So that a great number thereto did resort Of nobles and gentles in every degree; And all for the fame of pretty Bessee.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading XXXIX To church then went this gallant young Knight; His bride followed after, an angel most bright, With troops of ladies--the like ne’er was seen As went with sweet Bessy of Bednall-green.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading XXXVIII This marriage through England was spread by report, So that a great number thereto did resort Of nobles and gentles in every degree; And all for the fame of pretty Bessee.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading XXXVIII This marriage through England was spread by report, So that a great number thereto did resort Of nobles and gentles in every degree; And all for the fame of pretty Bessee.
sumptuouslìe
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From this reading XXXVI Within a gorgeous palace most brave, Adornèd with all the cost they could have, This wedding was kept most sumptuouslìe, And all for the credit of pretty Bessee.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading XXXVII All kind of dainties and delicates sweet Were bought for the banquet, as it was most meet; Partridge, and plover, and venison most free, Against the brave wedding of pretty Bessee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading XXXIX To church then went this gallant young Knight; His bride followed after, an angel most bright, With troops of ladies--the like ne’er was seen As went with sweet Bessy of Bednall-green.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading XXXVIII This marriage through England was spread by report, So that a great number thereto did resort Of nobles and gentles in every degree; And all for the fame of pretty Bessee.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading XXXVI Within a gorgeous palace most brave, Adornèd with all the cost they could have, This wedding was kept most sumptuouslìe, And all for the credit of pretty Bessee.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading XXXVI Within a gorgeous palace most brave, Adornèd with all the cost they could have, This wedding was kept most sumptuouslìe, And all for the credit of pretty Bessee.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading XXXVIII This marriage through England was spread by report, So that a great number thereto did resort Of nobles and gentles in every degree; And all for the fame of pretty Bessee.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading XXXIX To church then went this gallant young Knight; His bride followed after, an angel most bright, With troops of ladies--the like ne’er was seen As went with sweet Bessy of Bednall-green.
soldiers collectively
From this reading XXXIX To church then went this gallant young Knight; His bride followed after, an angel most bright, With troops of ladies--the like ne’er was seen As went with sweet Bessy of Bednall-green.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
venisonnounUS /ˈvenəsən/
meat from a deer used as food
From this reading XXXVII All kind of dainties and delicates sweet Were bought for the banquet, as it was most meet; Partridge, and plover, and venison most free, Against the brave wedding of pretty Bessee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading XXXIX To church then went this gallant young Knight; His bride followed after, an angel most bright, With troops of ladies--the like ne’er was seen As went with sweet Bessy of Bednall-green.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading XXXVII All kind of dainties and delicates sweet Were bought for the banquet, as it was most meet; Partridge, and plover, and venison most free, Against the brave wedding of pretty Bessee.
in the company of; together with
From this reading XXXVI Within a gorgeous palace most brave, Adornèd with all the cost they could have, This wedding was kept most sumptuouslìe, And all for the credit of pretty Bessee.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading XXXVI Within a gorgeous palace most brave, Adornèd with all the cost they could have, This wedding was kept most sumptuouslìe, And all for the credit of pretty Bessee.
XXXIX
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From this reading XXXIX To church then went this gallant young Knight; His bride followed after, an angel most bright, With troops of ladies--the like ne’er was seen As went with sweet Bessy of Bednall-green.
XXXVadjective
being five more than thirty
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
XXXVIadjective
being six more than thirty
From this reading XXXVI Within a gorgeous palace most brave, Adornèd with all the cost they could have, This wedding was kept most sumptuouslìe, And all for the credit of pretty Bessee.
XXXVIIadjective
being seven more than thirty
From this reading XXXVII All kind of dainties and delicates sweet Were bought for the banquet, as it was most meet; Partridge, and plover, and venison most free, Against the brave wedding of pretty Bessee.
XXXVIIIadjective
being eight more than thirty
From this reading XXXVIII This marriage through England was spread by report, So that a great number thereto did resort Of nobles and gentles in every degree; And all for the fame of pretty Bessee.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading XXXV Of a blind beggar’s daughter most bright, That late was betrothed unto a young Knight; All the discourse thereof you did see: But now comes the wedding of pretty Bessee.
