used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading Madam _Elenor_ will admire at it.
(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 Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As long as you have nothing to do, what need you ty your self to any thing?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As long as you have nothing to do, what need you ty your self to any thing?
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
busiebody
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From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Pray tell her that story that the North Country Gentleman related, which you laught at yesterday so heartily.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As long as you have nothing to do, what need you ty your self to any thing?
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
Elenor
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From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
forsoothadverb
an archaic word originally meaning “in truth” but now usually used to express disbelief
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
a man of refinement
From this reading Pray tell her that story that the North Country Gentleman related, which you laught at yesterday so heartily.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
GoodmannounUS /ˈɡʊdmən/
United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Pray tell her that story that the North Country Gentleman related, which you laught at yesterday so heartily.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
laught
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From this reading Pray tell her that story that the North Country Gentleman related, which you laught at yesterday so heartily.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As long as you have nothing to do, what need you ty your self to any thing?
a woman of refinement
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
Mistris
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From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
MoodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading As long as you have nothing to do, what need you ty your self to any thing?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Pray tell her that story that the North Country Gentleman related, which you laught at yesterday so heartily.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As long as you have nothing to do, what need you ty your self to any thing?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
overhearverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhiːr/
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
PeepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
PegnounUS /peɡ/
a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Pray tell her that story that the North Country Gentleman related, which you laught at yesterday so heartily.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Pray tell her that story that the North Country Gentleman related, which you laught at yesterday so heartily.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading As long as you have nothing to do, what need you ty your self to any thing?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Pray tell her that story that the North Country Gentleman related, which you laught at yesterday so heartily.
express in words
From this reading Pray tell her that story that the North Country Gentleman related, which you laught at yesterday so heartily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
a special situation
From this reading As long as you have nothing to do, what need you ty your self to any thing?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
thonounUS /ðoʊ/
a branch of the Tai languages
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
male cat
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
ty
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From this reading As long as you have nothing to do, what need you ty your self to any thing?
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As long as you have nothing to do, what need you ty your self to any thing?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pray tell her that story that the North Country Gentleman related, which you laught at yesterday so heartily.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
the day immediately before today
From this reading Pray tell her that story that the North Country Gentleman related, which you laught at yesterday so heartily.
but in spite of that
From this reading Now, if he will have peace and quietness at home, this reply must give him full satisfaction; and tho he be never so patient, viewing all things at a distance; yet the maids behind his back, that their Mistris may more then overhear it, dare call him, a Tom _Peep in the pot_, or _Goodman busiebody_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And before dinner is fully done, he must hear _Peg_ asking her Mistris; Mistris, wont you please forsooth, to go by and by and give Mistris _Moody_ a visit, or discourse a little with Madam Elenor?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As long as you have nothing to do, what need you ty your self to any thing?
