Chapter XIV

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

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

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From this reading _Alph._ The world knows how I fought: But old men have prerogative of tongue, And kings of power, and parents that of nature.

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From this reading [XIMENA _whispers_ ALPHONSO _for a moment_.

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

From this reading _Alph._ The world knows how I fought: But old men have prerogative of tongue, And kings of power, and parents that of nature.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Vera._ I give it you; Your battle now is paid at the full price.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading _Vera._ I give it you; Your battle now is paid at the full price.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Alph._ The world knows how I fought: But old men have prerogative of tongue, And kings of power, and parents that of nature.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

past form of “cope” — succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

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

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading [XIMENA _whispers_ ALPHONSO _for a moment_.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading _Alph._ The world knows how I fought: But old men have prerogative of tongue, And kings of power, and parents that of nature.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading _Vera._ I give it you; Your battle now is paid at the full price.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading _Vera._ I give it you; Your battle now is paid at the full price.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Alph._ The world knows how I fought: But old men have prerogative of tongue, And kings of power, and parents that of nature.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

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From this reading _Alph._ The world knows how I fought: But old men have prerogative of tongue, And kings of power, and parents that of nature.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

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

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

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

From this reading _Vera._ I give it you; Your battle now is paid at the full price.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Vera._ I give it you; Your battle now is paid at the full price.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading _Alph._ The world knows how I fought: But old men have prerogative of tongue, And kings of power, and parents that of nature.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading _Alph._ The world knows how I fought: But old men have prerogative of tongue, And kings of power, and parents that of nature.

the force of workers available

From this reading _Alph._ The world knows how I fought: But old men have prerogative of tongue, And kings of power, and parents that of nature.

a particular point in time

From this reading [XIMENA _whispers_ ALPHONSO _for a moment_.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading _Alph._ The world knows how I fought: But old men have prerogative of tongue, And kings of power, and parents that of nature.

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

From this reading _Vera._ I give it you; Your battle now is paid at the full price.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Alph._ The world knows how I fought: But old men have prerogative of tongue, And kings of power, and parents that of nature.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _Alph._ The world knows how I fought: But old men have prerogative of tongue, And kings of power, and parents that of nature.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading _Vera._ I give it you; Your battle now is paid at the full price.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Your pardon, royal sir.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading _Alph._ The world knows how I fought: But old men have prerogative of tongue, And kings of power, and parents that of nature.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading _Alph._ The world knows how I fought: But old men have prerogative of tongue, And kings of power, and parents that of nature.

a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)

From this reading _Alph._ The world knows how I fought: But old men have prerogative of tongue, And kings of power, and parents that of nature.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading _Vera._ I give it you; Your battle now is paid at the full price.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading Your pardon, royal sir.

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

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

term of address for a man

From this reading Your pardon, royal sir.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

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

From this reading _Alph._ The world knows how I fought: But old men have prerogative of tongue, And kings of power, and parents that of nature.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

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

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading _Alph._ The world knows how I fought: But old men have prerogative of tongue, And kings of power, and parents that of nature.

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

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

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

From this reading _Vera._ I give it you; Your battle now is paid at the full price.

at the time that

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading [XIMENA _whispers_ ALPHONSO _for a moment_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _Alph._ The world knows how I fought: But old men have prerogative of tongue, And kings of power, and parents that of nature.

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

From this reading [XIMENA _whispers_ ALPHONSO _for a moment_.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Ver._ By heaven, I think, That, when you coped with him in single fight, You had so much ado to conquer then, You fear to engage him in a second combat.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Your pardon, royal sir.