used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Come, shut up, shut up your book; the man's come who is to supply all your necessities.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _Pala._ Yes; and you see I have observed my cue exactly: I am come to relieve you from them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Did not I tell you, that I was to be private here at my devotions?
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Pala._ Yes; and you see I have observed my cue exactly: I am come to relieve you from them.
cuenounUS /kjuː/
an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
From this reading _Pala._ Yes; and you see I have observed my cue exactly: I am come to relieve you from them.
devotions
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From this reading Did not I tell you, that I was to be private here at my devotions?
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did not I tell you, that I was to be private here at my devotions?
Dor
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From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
DORALICE
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From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading _Pala._ Yes; and you see I have observed my cue exactly: I am come to relieve you from them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Pala._ Yes; and you see I have observed my cue exactly: I am come to relieve you from them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Did not I tell you, that I was to be private here at my devotions?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Did not I tell you, that I was to be private here at my devotions?
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SCENE II.
impertinentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrtənənt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Come, shut up, shut up your book; the man's come who is to supply all your necessities.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Come, shut up, shut up your book; the man's come who is to supply all your necessities.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
come together
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Did not I tell you, that I was to be private here at my devotions?
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Come, shut up, shut up your book; the man's come who is to supply all your necessities.
not any; not one
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Did not I tell you, that I was to be private here at my devotions?
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading _Pala._ Yes; and you see I have observed my cue exactly: I am come to relieve you from them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
Pala
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From this reading _Pala._ Yes; and you see I have observed my cue exactly: I am come to relieve you from them.
PALAMEDE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Did not I tell you, that I was to be private here at my devotions?
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading _Pala._ Yes; and you see I have observed my cue exactly: I am come to relieve you from them.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
the place where some action occurs
From this reading SCENE II.
get by special effort
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _Pala._ Yes; and you see I have observed my cue exactly: I am come to relieve you from them.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Come, shut up, shut up your book; the man's come who is to supply all your necessities.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Come, shut up, shut up your book; the man's come who is to supply all your necessities.
express in words
From this reading Did not I tell you, that I was to be private here at my devotions?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Pala._ Yes; and you see I have observed my cue exactly: I am come to relieve you from them.
a special situation
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Come, shut up, shut up your book; the man's come who is to supply all your necessities.
a message informing of danger
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Did not I tell you, that I was to be private here at my devotions?
which person or people
From this reading Come, shut up, shut up your book; the man's come who is to supply all your necessities.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
in the company of; together with
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
an affirmative
From this reading _Pala._ Yes; and you see I have observed my cue exactly: I am come to relieve you from them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Did not I tell you, that I was to be private here at my devotions?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading PALAMEDE _and_ DORALICE _meet: She, with a book in her hand, seems to start at the sight of him._ _Dor._ 'Tis a strange thing that no warning will serve your turn; and that no retirement will secure me from your impertinent addresses!
