Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Oh, they are politic; they know our desire is increased by the difficulty of enjoying; whereas satiety is a blunt, weary, and drowsy passion.

later than; following

From this reading If the buttery-hatch at court stood continually open, there would be nothing so passionate crowding, nor hot suit after the beverage.

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

From this reading Oh, they are politic; they know our desire is increased by the difficulty of enjoying; whereas satiety is a blunt, weary, and drowsy passion.

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

From this reading Oh, they are politic; they know our desire is increased by the difficulty of enjoying; whereas satiety is a blunt, weary, and drowsy passion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If the buttery-hatch at court stood continually open, there would be nothing so passionate crowding, nor hot suit after the beverage.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If the buttery-hatch at court stood continually open, there would be nothing so passionate crowding, nor hot suit after the beverage.

any liquid suitable for drinking

From this reading If the buttery-hatch at court stood continually open, there would be nothing so passionate crowding, nor hot suit after the beverage.

having a broad or rounded end

From this reading Oh, they are politic; they know our desire is increased by the difficulty of enjoying; whereas satiety is a blunt, weary, and drowsy passion.

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

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From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

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From this reading Brach.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

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From this reading If the buttery-hatch at court stood continually open, there would be nothing so passionate crowding, nor hot suit after the beverage.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Oh, they are politic; they know our desire is increased by the difficulty of enjoying; whereas satiety is a blunt, weary, and drowsy passion.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading If the buttery-hatch at court stood continually open, there would be nothing so passionate crowding, nor hot suit after the beverage.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading If the buttery-hatch at court stood continually open, there would be nothing so passionate crowding, nor hot suit after the beverage.

the affectation of being demure in a provocative way

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading If the buttery-hatch at court stood continually open, there would be nothing so passionate crowding, nor hot suit after the beverage.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Oh, they are politic; they know our desire is increased by the difficulty of enjoying; whereas satiety is a blunt, weary, and drowsy passion.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Oh, they are politic; they know our desire is increased by the difficulty of enjoying; whereas satiety is a blunt, weary, and drowsy passion.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

half asleep

From this reading Oh, they are politic; they know our desire is increased by the difficulty of enjoying; whereas satiety is a blunt, weary, and drowsy passion.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Oh, they are politic; they know our desire is increased by the difficulty of enjoying; whereas satiety is a blunt, weary, and drowsy passion.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

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From this reading Oh, but her jealous husband---- Flam.

in a free manner

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading If the buttery-hatch at court stood continually open, there would be nothing so passionate crowding, nor hot suit after the beverage.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Oh, but her jealous husband---- Flam.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the buttery-hatch at court stood continually open, there would be nothing so passionate crowding, nor hot suit after the beverage.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Oh, they are politic; they know our desire is increased by the difficulty of enjoying; whereas satiety is a blunt, weary, and drowsy passion.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Oh, but her jealous husband---- Flam.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Oh, they are politic; they know our desire is increased by the difficulty of enjoying; whereas satiety is a blunt, weary, and drowsy passion.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

a strong sexual desire

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

used to form the superlative

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading If the buttery-hatch at court stood continually open, there would be nothing so passionate crowding, nor hot suit after the beverage.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

not one thing; not anything

From this reading If the buttery-hatch at court stood continually open, there would be nothing so passionate crowding, nor hot suit after the beverage.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh, they are politic; they know our desire is increased by the difficulty of enjoying; whereas satiety is a blunt, weary, and drowsy passion.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading If the buttery-hatch at court stood continually open, there would be nothing so passionate crowding, nor hot suit after the beverage.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Oh, they are politic; they know our desire is increased by the difficulty of enjoying; whereas satiety is a blunt, weary, and drowsy passion.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Oh, they are politic; they know our desire is increased by the difficulty of enjoying; whereas satiety is a blunt, weary, and drowsy passion.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading If the buttery-hatch at court stood continually open, there would be nothing so passionate crowding, nor hot suit after the beverage.

marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness

From this reading Oh, they are politic; they know our desire is increased by the difficulty of enjoying; whereas satiety is a blunt, weary, and drowsy passion.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more

From this reading Oh, they are politic; they know our desire is increased by the difficulty of enjoying; whereas satiety is a blunt, weary, and drowsy passion.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If the buttery-hatch at court stood continually open, there would be nothing so passionate crowding, nor hot suit after the beverage.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading If the buttery-hatch at court stood continually open, there would be nothing so passionate crowding, nor hot suit after the beverage.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading If the buttery-hatch at court stood continually open, there would be nothing so passionate crowding, nor hot suit after the beverage.

the purely external aspect of a thing; superficial appearance

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

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

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

in or at that place or location

From this reading If the buttery-hatch at court stood continually open, there would be nothing so passionate crowding, nor hot suit after the beverage.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

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

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Oh, they are politic; they know our desire is increased by the difficulty of enjoying; whereas satiety is a blunt, weary, and drowsy passion.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading Oh, they are politic; they know our desire is increased by the difficulty of enjoying; whereas satiety is a blunt, weary, and drowsy passion.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

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

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If the buttery-hatch at court stood continually open, there would be nothing so passionate crowding, nor hot suit after the beverage.

but in spite of that

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'Bove merit! we may now talk freely: 'bove merit! what is 't you doubt? her coyness! that 's but the superficies of lust most women have; yet why should ladies blush to hear that named, which they do not fear to handle?