used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ----Thou hast described A hot friend cooling.
(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 It was a medley of all sounds, and all connected with jollity and kind welcome.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ever note, Lucilius, When love begins to sicken and decay, It useth an enforced ceremony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ever note, Lucilius, When love begins to sicken and decay, It useth an enforced ceremony.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are no tricks in plain and simple faith.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
Barbara
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From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading Ever note, Lucilius, When love begins to sicken and decay, It useth an enforced ceremony.
Burgh-Westra
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From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Ever note, Lucilius, When love begins to sicken and decay, It useth an enforced ceremony.
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
being joined in close association
From this reading It was a medley of all sounds, and all connected with jollity and kind welcome.
coolingnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading ----Thou hast described A hot friend cooling.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
Cæsar
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From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading Ever note, Lucilius, When love begins to sicken and decay, It useth an enforced ceremony.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading ----Thou hast described A hot friend cooling.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading Ever note, Lucilius, When love begins to sicken and decay, It useth an enforced ceremony.
at any time
From this reading Ever note, Lucilius, When love begins to sicken and decay, It useth an enforced ceremony.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading There are no tricks in plain and simple faith.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ----Thou hast described A hot friend cooling.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading ----Thou hast described A hot friend cooling.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading ----Thou hast described A hot friend cooling.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are no tricks in plain and simple faith.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ever note, Lucilius, When love begins to sicken and decay, It useth an enforced ceremony.
jollitynoun
feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor
From this reading It was a medley of all sounds, and all connected with jollity and kind welcome.
Julius
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From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was a medley of all sounds, and all connected with jollity and kind welcome.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Ever note, Lucilius, When love begins to sicken and decay, It useth an enforced ceremony.
Lucilius
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From this reading Ever note, Lucilius, When love begins to sicken and decay, It useth an enforced ceremony.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
medleynounUS /ˈmedli/
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
From this reading It was a medley of all sounds, and all connected with jollity and kind welcome.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
not any; not one
From this reading There are no tricks in plain and simple faith.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
a brief written record
From this reading Ever note, Lucilius, When love begins to sicken and decay, It useth an enforced ceremony.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
opinedverbUS /oʊˈpaɪnd/
past form of “opine” — express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading There are no tricks in plain and simple faith.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
sickenverbUS /ˈsɪkən/
cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
From this reading Ever note, Lucilius, When love begins to sicken and decay, It useth an enforced ceremony.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading There are no tricks in plain and simple faith.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It was a medley of all sounds, and all connected with jollity and kind welcome.
confined on all sides
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are no tricks in plain and simple faith.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading ----Thou hast described A hot friend cooling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ever note, Lucilius, When love begins to sicken and decay, It useth an enforced ceremony.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading There are no tricks in plain and simple faith.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
useth
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From this reading Ever note, Lucilius, When love begins to sicken and decay, It useth an enforced ceremony.
waftedverbUS /ˈwɑːftɪd/
past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
accept gladly
From this reading It was a medley of all sounds, and all connected with jollity and kind welcome.
at the time that
From this reading Ever note, Lucilius, When love begins to sicken and decay, It useth an enforced ceremony.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Julius Cæsar._ If the smell which was wafted from the chimneys of Burgh-Westra up to the barren hills by which the mansion was surrounded, could, as Mistress Barbara opined, have refreshed the hungry, the noise which proceeded from thence might have given hearing to the deaf.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a medley of all sounds, and all connected with jollity and kind welcome.
