adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
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 “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
Berengaria
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From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
byzants
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From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
chamberlains
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From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading She could hear the stern command of the King from within, prohibiting their entrance.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could hear the stern command of the King from within, prohibiting their entrance.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
dealest
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From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
Edith
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From this reading “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
exhaustedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She could hear the stern command of the King from within, prohibiting their entrance.
GoverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
hairsnounUS /herz/
plural of “hair” — a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She could hear the stern command of the King from within, prohibiting their entrance.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
intercessionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈseʃən/
a prayer to God on behalf of another person
From this reading “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading She could hear the stern command of the King from within, prohibiting their entrance.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
mercynounUS /ˈmɜːrsi/
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
PLAYverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
prohibitingverbUS /proʊˈhɪbətɪŋ/
-ing form of “prohibit” — command against
From this reading She could hear the stern command of the King from within, prohibiting their entrance.
quadrupledverbUS /kwɑːˈdruːpəld/
past form of “quadruple” — increase fourfold
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
QueennounUS /kwiːn/
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 OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
quench'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
revelverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
reverentialadjectiveUS /ˌrevərˈenʃəl/
feeling or manifesting veneration
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
Richard
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From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
Richard'snounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could hear the stern command of the King from within, prohibiting their entrance.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
sirrahnoun
formerly a contemptuous term of address to an inferior man or boy; often used in anger
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
starsnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading She could hear the stern command of the King from within, prohibiting their entrance.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
supplicated
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From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She could hear the stern command of the King from within, prohibiting their entrance.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
thinepronounUS /ðaɪn/
an old word for “yours”
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time, they heard Richard speak to some one within:--“Go, speed thine office quickly, sirrah, for in that consists thy mercy--ten byzants if thou dealest on him at one blow.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
waningnounUS /ˈweɪnɪŋ/
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Were every hair upon his head a life, And every life were to be supplicated By numbers equal to those hairs quadrupled, Life after life should out like waning stars Before the daybreak--or as festive lamps, Which have lent lustre to the midnight revel, Each after each are quench'd when guests depart!
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She could hear the stern command of the King from within, prohibiting their entrance.
withstoodverbUS /wɪθˈstʊd/
inflected form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading OLD PLAY The entrance of Queen Berengaria into the interior of Richard's pavilion was withstood--in the most respectful and reverential manner indeed, but still withstood--by the chamberlains who watched in the outer tent.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You see,” said the Queen, appealing to Edith, as if she had exhausted all means of intercession in her power; “I knew it--the King will not receive us.”
