used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He reined his coal-black charger before a handsome mansion, and dismounting rung the bell--it was answered by a footman in the De Vere livery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "He is not, sir--but walk in, Captain de Vere--my Lord bade me ask you to wait for him--my Lord is at a _levée_, but will be home soon."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Is my brother, the Earl, at home?"
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading "He is not, sir--but walk in, Captain de Vere--my Lord bade me ask you to wait for him--my Lord is at a _levée_, but will be home soon."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He is not, sir--but walk in, Captain de Vere--my Lord bade me ask you to wait for him--my Lord is at a _levée_, but will be home soon."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He reined his coal-black charger before a handsome mansion, and dismounting rung the bell--it was answered by a footman in the De Vere livery.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading He reined his coal-black charger before a handsome mansion, and dismounting rung the bell--it was answered by a footman in the De Vere livery.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Is my brother, the Earl, at home?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "He is not, sir--but walk in, Captain de Vere--my Lord bade me ask you to wait for him--my Lord is at a _levée_, but will be home soon."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He reined his coal-black charger before a handsome mansion, and dismounting rung the bell--it was answered by a footman in the De Vere livery.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
cannot
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From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
caressesnounUS /kərˈesɪz/
plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
chargernounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒər/
formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
From this reading He reined his coal-black charger before a handsome mansion, and dismounting rung the bell--it was answered by a footman in the De Vere livery.
clusteringnounUS /ˈklʌstərɪŋ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
coal-blackadjective
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading He reined his coal-black charger before a handsome mansion, and dismounting rung the bell--it was answered by a footman in the De Vere livery.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
darkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
dismounting
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From this reading He reined his coal-black charger before a handsome mansion, and dismounting rung the bell--it was answered by a footman in the De Vere livery.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading "Is my brother, the Earl, at home?"
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading He reined his coal-black charger before a handsome mansion, and dismounting rung the bell--it was answered by a footman in the De Vere livery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He is not, sir--but walk in, Captain de Vere--my Lord bade me ask you to wait for him--my Lord is at a _levée_, but will be home soon."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He reined his coal-black charger before a handsome mansion, and dismounting rung the bell--it was answered by a footman in the De Vere livery.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He reined his coal-black charger before a handsome mansion, and dismounting rung the bell--it was answered by a footman in the De Vere livery.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He reined his coal-black charger before a handsome mansion, and dismounting rung the bell--it was answered by a footman in the De Vere livery.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Is my brother, the Earl, at home?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is my brother, the Earl, at home?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He reined his coal-black charger before a handsome mansion, and dismounting rung the bell--it was answered by a footman in the De Vere livery.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/
plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
levée
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From this reading "He is not, sir--but walk in, Captain de Vere--my Lord bade me ask you to wait for him--my Lord is at a _levée_, but will be home soon."
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading He reined his coal-black charger before a handsome mansion, and dismounting rung the bell--it was answered by a footman in the De Vere livery.
fasten with a lock
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "He is not, sir--but walk in, Captain de Vere--my Lord bade me ask you to wait for him--my Lord is at a _levée_, but will be home soon."
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading He reined his coal-black charger before a handsome mansion, and dismounting rung the bell--it was answered by a footman in the De Vere livery.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He is not, sir--but walk in, Captain de Vere--my Lord bade me ask you to wait for him--my Lord is at a _levée_, but will be home soon."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Is my brother, the Earl, at home?"
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
nocturnaladjectiveUS /nɑːkˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or active during the night
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "He is not, sir--but walk in, Captain de Vere--my Lord bade me ask you to wait for him--my Lord is at a _levée_, but will be home soon."
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
Prometheus-like
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From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
ravenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
reinedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading He reined his coal-black charger before a handsome mansion, and dismounting rung the bell--it was answered by a footman in the De Vere livery.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading He reined his coal-black charger before a handsome mansion, and dismounting rung the bell--it was answered by a footman in the De Vere livery.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
term of address for a man
From this reading "He is not, sir--but walk in, Captain de Vere--my Lord bade me ask you to wait for him--my Lord is at a _levée_, but will be home soon."
in the near future
From this reading "He is not, sir--but walk in, Captain de Vere--my Lord bade me ask you to wait for him--my Lord is at a _levée_, but will be home soon."
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
tressesnounUS /ˈtresɪz/
plural of “tress” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
trottingverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
Vere
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From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "He is not, sir--but walk in, Captain de Vere--my Lord bade me ask you to wait for him--my Lord is at a _levée_, but will be home soon."
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "He is not, sir--but walk in, Captain de Vere--my Lord bade me ask you to wait for him--my Lord is at a _levée_, but will be home soon."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He reined his coal-black charger before a handsome mansion, and dismounting rung the bell--it was answered by a footman in the De Vere livery.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He is not, sir--but walk in, Captain de Vere--my Lord bade me ask you to wait for him--my Lord is at a _levée_, but will be home soon."
in the company of; together with
From this reading About a week after this nocturnal adventure, Captain de Vere might have been seen trotting along the King's road with an orderly behind him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He is not, sir--but walk in, Captain de Vere--my Lord bade me ask you to wait for him--my Lord is at a _levée_, but will be home soon."
You'd
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From this reading "Prometheus-like, from heaven she stole The fire, that through those silken lashes In darkest glances seems to roll, From eyes that cannot hide their flashes; And as along her bosom steal In lengthened flow her raven tresses, You'd swear each clustering lock could feel, And curled to give her neck caresses."--_Byron._
