used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
AcademenounUS /ˈækədiːm/
the academic world
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
be able to spare or give up
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was not to that enterprise alone that he was willing to dedicate the _eclat_ and influence of his rising name.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
contemplativeadjectiveUS /kənˈtemplətɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
dedicateverbUS /ˈdedəkeɪt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading It was not to that enterprise alone that he was willing to dedicate the _eclat_ and influence of his rising name.
eclatnoun
enthusiastic approval
From this reading It was not to that enterprise alone that he was willing to dedicate the _eclat_ and influence of his rising name.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading 'What is the _end_ of study? let me know.'
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading It was not to that enterprise alone that he was willing to dedicate the _eclat_ and influence of his rising name.
EXTRACTSnounUS /ˈekstrækts/
plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not to that enterprise alone that he was willing to dedicate the _eclat_ and influence of his rising name.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not to that enterprise alone that he was willing to dedicate the _eclat_ and influence of his rising name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It was not to that enterprise alone that he was willing to dedicate the _eclat_ and influence of his rising name.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'What is the _end_ of study? let me know.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'What is the _end_ of study? let me know.'
Labour's
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From this reading _Love's Labour's Lost_.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading 'What is the _end_ of study? let me know.'
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading _Love's Labour's Lost_.
Love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Love's Labour's Lost_.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'What is the _end_ of study? let me know.'
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was not to that enterprise alone that he was willing to dedicate the _eclat_ and influence of his rising name.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — 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 But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
RALEIGHnounUS /ˈrɔːli/
English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
RALEIGH'SnounUS /ˈrɔːliz/
possessive form of “raleigh” — English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
revenuesnounUS /ˈrevənuːz/
plural of “revenue” — the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading It was not to that enterprise alone that he was willing to dedicate the _eclat_ and influence of his rising name.
an educational institution
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
not in physical motion
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading 'What is the _end_ of study? let me know.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EXTRACTS FROM THE LIFE OF RALEIGH.--RALEIGH'S SCHOOL 'Our court shall be a little Academe, Still and contemplative in _living_ Art.'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
toilsnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'What is the _end_ of study? let me know.'
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading It was not to that enterprise alone that he was willing to dedicate the _eclat_ and influence of his rising name.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But it was not on the New World wholly, that this man of many toils could afford to lavish the revenues which the Queen's favour brought him.
