Chapter XXV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "How dare you enter a lady's room?" replied Ellen, in a haughty voice.

anew

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "You, an officer in the King's army!

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading "You, an officer in the King's army!

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading Do you not blush to own it?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Ill met by moonlight, proud Titania."

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

a young unmarried woman

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading "How dare you enter a lady's room?" replied Ellen, in a haughty voice.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Do you not blush to own it?

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "How dare you enter a lady's room?" replied Ellen, in a haughty voice.

to come or go into

From this reading "How dare you enter a lady's room?" replied Ellen, in a haughty voice.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading "How dare you enter a lady's room?" replied Ellen, in a haughty voice.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "How dare you enter a lady's room?" replied Ellen, in a haughty voice.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "Ill met by moonlight, proud Titania."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Do you not blush to own it?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading "You, an officer in the King's army!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading "How dare you enter a lady's room?" replied Ellen, in a haughty voice.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading "Ill met by moonlight, proud Titania."

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

the light of the Moon

From this reading "Ill met by moonlight, proud Titania."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Do you not blush to own it?

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading "You, an officer in the King's army!

win a victory over

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Do you not blush to own it?

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading "Ill met by moonlight, proud Titania."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "How dare you enter a lady's room?" replied Ellen, in a haughty voice.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

a white powder used as a pigment for its high covering power and durability

From this reading "Ill met by moonlight, proud Titania."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "How dare you enter a lady's room?" replied Ellen, in a haughty voice.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

wanting in physical strength

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ "My strength thou mayest indeed overcome, for God made women weak, and trusted their defence to man's generosity."--_Ivanhoe._ "Ha! my fair damsel," said Captain de Vere, as he entered the room with Stacy and L'Estrange, for to them we must again return; "you see we are come to drill you in true love-making, and teach changeable girls their duty to return to their first love."