adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ''Tis true, Cripplestraw, in a sense.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
another's
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From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Will they see it as a brave hiding?'
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Will they see it as a brave hiding?'
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
can't
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From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
comelyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmli/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
Cripplestraw
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From this reading ''Tis true, Cripplestraw, in a sense.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
gallantadjectiveUS /ˈɡælənt/
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
groansnounUS /ɡroʊnz/
plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Will they see it as a brave hiding?'
honourablyadverbUS /ˈɑːnərəbli/
with honor
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
retreatnounUS /riˈtriːt/
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Will they see it as a brave hiding?'
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading ''Tis true, Cripplestraw, in a sense.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
swowndings
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From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Will they see it as a brave hiding?'
tisnounUS /tɪz/
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading ''Tis true, Cripplestraw, in a sense.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading But will it be understood that way?
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But will it be understood that way?
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But will it be understood that way?
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
yepronounUS /jiː/
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
yer
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From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading 'Now, sir, if you had not been in love I own to ye that hiding would look queer, but being to save the tears, groans, fits, swowndings, and perhaps death of a comely young woman, yer principle is good; you honourably retreat because you be too gallant to advance.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'If you be in love, 'tis plain you may, since it is not your own life, but another's, that you are concerned for, and you only save your own because it can't be helped.'
