used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading “They meant to go aboard as soon as the army should be come down to the harbour, for their ships be to sail out first down the firth.
(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 “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading “They meant to go aboard as soon as the army should be come down to the harbour, for their ships be to sail out first down the firth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “They meant to go aboard as soon as the army should be come down to the harbour, for their ships be to sail out first down the firth.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “My brother and the rest must not stay for us,” said the lady.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “They meant to go aboard as soon as the army should be come down to the harbour, for their ships be to sail out first down the firth.
deem to be
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
decayeth
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From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Is it determined indeed that thou goest with them on this journey?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
dominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “They meant to go aboard as soon as the army should be come down to the harbour, for their ships be to sail out first down the firth.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
exultverbUS /ɪɡˈzʌlt/
feel extreme happiness or elation
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “They meant to go aboard as soon as the army should be come down to the harbour, for their ships be to sail out first down the firth.
firthnounUS /fɜːrθ/
English linguist who contributed to linguistic semantics and to prosodic phonology and who was noted for his insistence on studying both sound and meaning in context (1890-1960)
From this reading “They meant to go aboard as soon as the army should be come down to the harbour, for their ships be to sail out first down the firth.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “They meant to go aboard as soon as the army should be come down to the harbour, for their ships be to sail out first down the firth.
goest
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From this reading Is it determined indeed that thou goest with them on this journey?”
governorsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
plural of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
Gro
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From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading “They meant to go aboard as soon as the army should be come down to the harbour, for their ships be to sail out first down the firth.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Is it determined indeed that thou goest with them on this journey?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it determined indeed that thou goest with them on this journey?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it determined indeed that thou goest with them on this journey?”
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Is it determined indeed that thou goest with them on this journey?”
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “My brother and the rest must not stay for us,” said the lady.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
lustihood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
a woman of refinement
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “They meant to go aboard as soon as the army should be come down to the harbour, for their ships be to sail out first down the firth.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “My brother and the rest must not stay for us,” said the lady.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My brother and the rest must not stay for us,” said the lady.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “My brother and the rest must not stay for us,” said the lady.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Is it determined indeed that thou goest with them on this journey?”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “They meant to go aboard as soon as the army should be come down to the harbour, for their ships be to sail out first down the firth.
pomps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “My brother and the rest must not stay for us,” said the lady.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading “They meant to go aboard as soon as the army should be come down to the harbour, for their ships be to sail out first down the firth.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading “They meant to go aboard as soon as the army should be come down to the harbour, for their ships be to sail out first down the firth.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “They meant to go aboard as soon as the army should be come down to the harbour, for their ships be to sail out first down the firth.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
in the near future
From this reading “They meant to go aboard as soon as the army should be come down to the harbour, for their ships be to sail out first down the firth.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “My brother and the rest must not stay for us,” said the lady.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “They meant to go aboard as soon as the army should be come down to the harbour, for their ships be to sail out first down the firth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Is it determined indeed that thou goest with them on this journey?”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Is it determined indeed that thou goest with them on this journey?”
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Is it determined indeed that thou goest with them on this journey?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
under-drone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “My brother and the rest must not stay for us,” said the lady.
the act of using
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
useth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading “Madam,” said Lord Gro, “to the ear of one that useth, as I use, to consider the vanity of all high earthly pomps, the music of these powers and glories hath a deep under-drone of sadness.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Kings and governors that do exult in strength and beauty and lustihood and rich apparel, showing themselves for awhile upon the stage of the world and open dominion of high heaven, what are they but the gilded summer fly that decayeth with the dying day?”
