adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading To Lance he first administered the magical words, 'All right,' and then making an opportunity, he put five sovereigns into his hand.
Alda
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From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 To Lance he first administered the magical words, 'All right,' and then making an opportunity, he put five sovereigns into his hand.
ALLEYnounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading SMOKE-JACK ALLEY.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To Lance he first administered the magical words, 'All right,' and then making an opportunity, he put five sovereigns into his hand.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
CherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
CrabnounUS /kræb/
decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
drawing-box
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From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
dressing-case
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From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading _Launce._ It is no matter if the ty'd were lost, for it is the unkindest ty'd that ever man ty'd.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To Lance he first administered the magical words, 'All right,' and then making an opportunity, he put five sovereigns into his hand.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading To Lance he first administered the magical words, 'All right,' and then making an opportunity, he put five sovereigns into his hand.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Launce._ It is no matter if the ty'd were lost, for it is the unkindest ty'd that ever man ty'd.
genienounUS /ˈdʒiː.ni/
A magical spirit of immense power, often confined within an oil lamp or ring and bound to serve its master.
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading To Lance he first administered the magical words, 'All right,' and then making an opportunity, he put five sovereigns into his hand.
Harewood
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From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To Lance he first administered the magical words, 'All right,' and then making an opportunity, he put five sovereigns into his hand.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Launce._ It is no matter if the ty'd were lost, for it is the unkindest ty'd that ever man ty'd.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To Lance he first administered the magical words, 'All right,' and then making an opportunity, he put five sovereigns into his hand.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Launce._ It is no matter if the ty'd were lost, for it is the unkindest ty'd that ever man ty'd.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Launce._ It is no matter if the ty'd were lost, for it is the unkindest ty'd that ever man ty'd.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading To Lance he first administered the magical words, 'All right,' and then making an opportunity, he put five sovereigns into his hand.
Launcenoun
very small silvery eellike schooling fishes that burrow into sandy beaches
From this reading _Launce._ It is no matter if the ty'd were lost, for it is the unkindest ty'd that ever man ty'd.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading _Launce._ It is no matter if the ty'd were lost, for it is the unkindest ty'd that ever man ty'd.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading To Lance he first administered the magical words, 'All right,' and then making an opportunity, he put five sovereigns into his hand.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading To Lance he first administered the magical words, 'All right,' and then making an opportunity, he put five sovereigns into his hand.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Launce._ It is no matter if the ty'd were lost, for it is the unkindest ty'd that ever man ty'd.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading _Launce._ It is no matter if the ty'd were lost, for it is the unkindest ty'd that ever man ty'd.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading _Launce._ It is no matter if the ty'd were lost, for it is the unkindest ty'd that ever man ty'd.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading To Lance he first administered the magical words, 'All right,' and then making an opportunity, he put five sovereigns into his hand.
Panthino
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From this reading _Panthino._ What's the unkindest ty'd?
prickverbUS /prɪk/
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To Lance he first administered the magical words, 'All right,' and then making an opportunity, he put five sovereigns into his hand.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading To Lance he first administered the magical words, 'All right,' and then making an opportunity, he put five sovereigns into his hand.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
SMOKE-JACK
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From this reading SMOKE-JACK ALLEY.
sovereignsnounUS /ˈsɑːvrənz/
plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading To Lance he first administered the magical words, 'All right,' and then making an opportunity, he put five sovereigns into his hand.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Launce._ It is no matter if the ty'd were lost, for it is the unkindest ty'd that ever man ty'd.
that's
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From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Launce._ It is no matter if the ty'd were lost, for it is the unkindest ty'd that ever man ty'd.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading To Lance he first administered the magical words, 'All right,' and then making an opportunity, he put five sovereigns into his hand.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
ty'd
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From this reading _Launce._ It is no matter if the ty'd were lost, for it is the unkindest ty'd that ever man ty'd.
unkindestadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪndɪst/
superlative of “unkind” — lacking kindness
From this reading _Launce._ It is no matter if the ty'd were lost, for it is the unkindest ty'd that ever man ty'd.
well-wornadjective
showing signs of much wear or use
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Launce._ It is no matter if the ty'd were lost, for it is the unkindest ty'd that ever man ty'd.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
What's
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From this reading _Panthino._ What's the unkindest ty'd?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading _Launce._ Why, he that's ty'd here--Crab, my dog.--_Shakespeare._ John Harewood returned, bringing with him what Alda took for a dressing-case, and Cherry for a drawing-box, but which proved to contain a wonderful genie to save the well-worn fingers many a prick.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading To Lance he first administered the magical words, 'All right,' and then making an opportunity, he put five sovereigns into his hand.
