used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Walk with me a while," she said, "in the lower garden.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading It was a command that I dared not refuse to obey, yet my greatest enemy would not accuse me that I went lightly or willingly to such a tryst.
(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 YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
daintilyadverbUS /ˈdeɪntəliː/
in a dainty and fastidious manner
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading It was a command that I dared not refuse to obey, yet my greatest enemy would not accuse me that I went lightly or willingly to such a tryst.
dispositionsnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “disposition” — your usual mood
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
an opposing military force
From this reading It was a command that I dared not refuse to obey, yet my greatest enemy would not accuse me that I went lightly or willingly to such a tryst.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading "Walk with me a while," she said, "in the lower garden.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
highest in quality
From this reading It was a command that I dared not refuse to obey, yet my greatest enemy would not accuse me that I went lightly or willingly to such a tryst.
greenwood-tree
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From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a quiet place, and I would speak with you."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a quiet place, and I would speak with you."
a boy or man
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
lamping
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
without good reason
From this reading It was a command that I dared not refuse to obey, yet my greatest enemy would not accuse me that I went lightly or willingly to such a tryst.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading "Walk with me a while," she said, "in the lower garden.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
the force of workers available
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
mettlenounUS /ˈmetəl/
the courage to carry on
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a command that I dared not refuse to obey, yet my greatest enemy would not accuse me that I went lightly or willingly to such a tryst.
be obedient to
From this reading It was a command that I dared not refuse to obey, yet my greatest enemy would not accuse me that I went lightly or willingly to such a tryst.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a command that I dared not refuse to obey, yet my greatest enemy would not accuse me that I went lightly or willingly to such a tryst.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is a quiet place, and I would speak with you."
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It is a quiet place, and I would speak with you."
show unwillingness towards
From this reading It was a command that I dared not refuse to obey, yet my greatest enemy would not accuse me that I went lightly or willingly to such a tryst.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Walk with me a while," she said, "in the lower garden.
scaffoldnounUS /ˈskæfəld/
a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Walk with me a while," she said, "in the lower garden.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
express in speech
From this reading It is a quiet place, and I would speak with you."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was a command that I dared not refuse to obey, yet my greatest enemy would not accuse me that I went lightly or willingly to such a tryst.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a command that I dared not refuse to obey, yet my greatest enemy would not accuse me that I went lightly or willingly to such a tryst.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
trystnounUS /trɪst/
a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex
From this reading It was a command that I dared not refuse to obey, yet my greatest enemy would not accuse me that I went lightly or willingly to such a tryst.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Lady Ysolinde passed on daintily and proudly before me, and I followed, more like a condemned criminal lamping heavily to the scaffold than a lad of mettle accompanying a fair lady to a rendezvous of her own asking under the greenwood-tree.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "Walk with me a while," she said, "in the lower garden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a command that I dared not refuse to obey, yet my greatest enemy would not accuse me that I went lightly or willingly to such a tryst.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Walk with me a while," she said, "in the lower garden.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading It was a command that I dared not refuse to obey, yet my greatest enemy would not accuse me that I went lightly or willingly to such a tryst.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Walk with me a while," she said, "in the lower garden.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is a quiet place, and I would speak with you."
but in spite of that
From this reading It was a command that I dared not refuse to obey, yet my greatest enemy would not accuse me that I went lightly or willingly to such a tryst.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is a quiet place, and I would speak with you."
Ysolinde
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From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
YSOLINDE'S
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From this reading YSOLINDE'S FAREWELL The next morning early, as I went about making my dispositions, and putting men of trust in positions fit for them--for the Prince has given me the command of all the soldiers within the city--the Lady Ysolinde came to me upon the terrace.
