1584
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 1584).
2
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 2241-2 Then quoth he, "When (since) it is necessary, And _I_ know no better plan."
2241
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 2241-2 Then quoth he, "When (since) it is necessary, And _I_ know no better plan."
2249
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 2249 God grant that he may be kindly disposed (towards you); _eði-modes_ = _eðe-moded_ (see note to l.
2252
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 2252 _ligt_ = soon; literally easily, without difficulty.
2254
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 2254 Kind thought (natural affection) was in his heart then; _ðag_ = _ða_ = _ðo_ = then, is necessary for the sense and the rhyme.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading 2254 Kind thought (natural affection) was in his heart then; _ðag_ = _ða_ = _ðo_ = then, is necessary for the sense and the rhyme.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 2241-2 Then quoth he, "When (since) it is necessary, And _I_ know no better plan."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 2249 God grant that he may be kindly disposed (towards you); _eði-modes_ = _eðe-moded_ (see note to l.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading 2241-2 Then quoth he, "When (since) it is necessary, And _I_ know no better plan."
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading 2252 _ligt_ = soon; literally easily, without difficulty.
having made preparations
From this reading 2249 God grant that he may be kindly disposed (towards you); _eði-modes_ = _eðe-moded_ (see note to l.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading 2252 _ligt_ = soon; literally easily, without difficulty.
eðe-moded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 2249 God grant that he may be kindly disposed (towards you); _eði-modes_ = _eðe-moded_ (see note to l.
eði-modes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 2249 God grant that he may be kindly disposed (towards you); _eði-modes_ = _eðe-moded_ (see note to l.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 2254 Kind thought (natural affection) was in his heart then; _ðag_ = _ða_ = _ðo_ = then, is necessary for the sense and the rhyme.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading 2249 God grant that he may be kindly disposed (towards you); _eði-modes_ = _eðe-moded_ (see note to l.
let have
From this reading 2249 God grant that he may be kindly disposed (towards you); _eði-modes_ = _eðe-moded_ (see note to l.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 2241-2 Then quoth he, "When (since) it is necessary, And _I_ know no better plan."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading 2254 Kind thought (natural affection) was in his heart then; _ðag_ = _ða_ = _ðo_ = then, is necessary for the sense and the rhyme.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 2254 Kind thought (natural affection) was in his heart then; _ðag_ = _ða_ = _ðo_ = then, is necessary for the sense and the rhyme.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 2241-2 Then quoth he, "When (since) it is necessary, And _I_ know no better plan."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 2254 Kind thought (natural affection) was in his heart then; _ðag_ = _ða_ = _ðo_ = then, is necessary for the sense and the rhyme.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 2241-2 Then quoth he, "When (since) it is necessary, And _I_ know no better plan."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 2241-2 Then quoth he, "When (since) it is necessary, And _I_ know no better plan."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading 2254 Kind thought (natural affection) was in his heart then; _ðag_ = _ða_ = _ðo_ = then, is necessary for the sense and the rhyme.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading 2249 God grant that he may be kindly disposed (towards you); _eði-modes_ = _eðe-moded_ (see note to l.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 2241-2 Then quoth he, "When (since) it is necessary, And _I_ know no better plan."
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading 2249 God grant that he may be kindly disposed (towards you); _eði-modes_ = _eðe-moded_ (see note to l.
ligt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 2252 _ligt_ = soon; literally easily, without difficulty.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading 2252 _ligt_ = soon; literally easily, without difficulty.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 2249 God grant that he may be kindly disposed (towards you); _eði-modes_ = _eðe-moded_ (see note to l.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading 2254 Kind thought (natural affection) was in his heart then; _ðag_ = _ða_ = _ðo_ = then, is necessary for the sense and the rhyme.
absolutely essential
From this reading 2241-2 Then quoth he, "When (since) it is necessary, And _I_ know no better plan."
not any; not one
From this reading 2241-2 Then quoth he, "When (since) it is necessary, And _I_ know no better plan."
a brief written record
From this reading 2249 God grant that he may be kindly disposed (towards you); _eði-modes_ = _eðe-moded_ (see note to l.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading 2241-2 Then quoth he, "When (since) it is necessary, And _I_ know no better plan."
quoth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 2241-2 Then quoth he, "When (since) it is necessary, And _I_ know no better plan."
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading 2254 Kind thought (natural affection) was in his heart then; _ðag_ = _ða_ = _ðo_ = then, is necessary for the sense and the rhyme.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 2249 God grant that he may be kindly disposed (towards you); _eði-modes_ = _eðe-moded_ (see note to l.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading 2254 Kind thought (natural affection) was in his heart then; _ðag_ = _ða_ = _ðo_ = then, is necessary for the sense and the rhyme.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading 2241-2 Then quoth he, "When (since) it is necessary, And _I_ know no better plan."
in the near future
From this reading 2252 _ligt_ = soon; literally easily, without difficulty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 2249 God grant that he may be kindly disposed (towards you); _eði-modes_ = _eðe-moded_ (see note to l.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 2254 Kind thought (natural affection) was in his heart then; _ðag_ = _ða_ = _ðo_ = then, is necessary for the sense and the rhyme.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading 2241-2 Then quoth he, "When (since) it is necessary, And _I_ know no better plan."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading 2254 Kind thought (natural affection) was in his heart then; _ðag_ = _ða_ = _ðo_ = then, is necessary for the sense and the rhyme.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 2249 God grant that he may be kindly disposed (towards you); _eði-modes_ = _eðe-moded_ (see note to l.
in the direction of
From this reading 2249 God grant that he may be kindly disposed (towards you); _eði-modes_ = _eðe-moded_ (see note to l.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 2254 Kind thought (natural affection) was in his heart then; _ðag_ = _ða_ = _ðo_ = then, is necessary for the sense and the rhyme.
at the time that
From this reading 2241-2 Then quoth he, "When (since) it is necessary, And _I_ know no better plan."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading 2252 _ligt_ = soon; literally easily, without difficulty.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 2249 God grant that he may be kindly disposed (towards you); _eði-modes_ = _eðe-moded_ (see note to l.
ða
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 2254 Kind thought (natural affection) was in his heart then; _ðag_ = _ða_ = _ðo_ = then, is necessary for the sense and the rhyme.
ðag
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 2254 Kind thought (natural affection) was in his heart then; _ðag_ = _ða_ = _ðo_ = then, is necessary for the sense and the rhyme.
ðo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 2254 Kind thought (natural affection) was in his heart then; _ðag_ = _ða_ = _ðo_ = then, is necessary for the sense and the rhyme.
