used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
how long something has existed
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
bachelor'snounUS /ˈbætʃələrz/
possessive form of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
(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 Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
being joined in close association
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Look to't, think on't, I do not use to jest.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading When its master relaxed a little, the servants quite uniformly imitated his example.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When its master relaxed a little, the servants quite uniformly imitated his example.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Look to't, think on't, I do not use to jest.
I'll
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From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
imitatedverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪd/
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading When its master relaxed a little, the servants quite uniformly imitated his example.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "Look to't, think on't, I do not use to jest.
jollifications
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From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
JULIET
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From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When its master relaxed a little, the servants quite uniformly imitated his example.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look to't, think on't, I do not use to jest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading When its master relaxed a little, the servants quite uniformly imitated his example.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Look to't, think on't, I do not use to jest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
on't
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From this reading "Look to't, think on't, I do not use to jest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading When its master relaxed a little, the servants quite uniformly imitated his example.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading When its master relaxed a little, the servants quite uniformly imitated his example.
ROMEOnounUS /ˈroʊmioʊ/
an ardent male lover
From this reading ROMEO AND JULIET.
express in words
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading When its master relaxed a little, the servants quite uniformly imitated his example.
starveverbUS /stɑːrv/
be hungry; go without food
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Look to't, think on't, I do not use to jest.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Look to't, think on't, I do not use to jest.
to't
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From this reading "Look to't, think on't, I do not use to jest.
uniformlyadverbUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmli/
in a uniform manner
From this reading When its master relaxed a little, the servants quite uniformly imitated his example.
the act of using
From this reading "Look to't, think on't, I do not use to jest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
at the time that
From this reading When its master relaxed a little, the servants quite uniformly imitated his example.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
Wychecombe
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From this reading Wychecombe Hall, had most of the peculiarities of a bachelor's dwelling, in its internal government; nor was it, in any manner, behind, or, it might be better to say, before, the age, in its modes and customs connected with jollifications.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Thursday is near; lay hand on heart, advise; An' you be mine, I'll give you to my friend; An' you be not, hang, beg, starve, die i' the streets."
