used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What! most gracious father, is it possible that the Elector George William--" "Hush, hush, my son! who says anything about the Elector George William?
Adolphus
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From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
any thing at all
From this reading "What! most gracious father, is it possible that the Elector George William--" "Hush, hush, my son! who says anything about the Elector George William?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
have
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
beholds
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From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
a state at a particular time
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
permission to do something
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "None but a Catholic becomes my wife!" cried the young count.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "None but a Catholic becomes my wife!" cried the young count.
decayingverbUS /dɪˈkeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “decay” — lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "I solemnly give you my oath to that effect, father."
ElectornounUS /ɪˈlektər/
a citizen who has a legal right to vote
From this reading "What! most gracious father, is it possible that the Elector George William--" "Hush, hush, my son! who says anything about the Elector George William?
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "What! most gracious father, is it possible that the Elector George William--" "Hush, hush, my son! who says anything about the Elector George William?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
yet to be or coming
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "What! most gracious father, is it possible that the Elector George William--" "Hush, hush, my son! who says anything about the Elector George William?
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "What! most gracious father, is it possible that the Elector George William--" "Hush, hush, my son! who says anything about the Elector George William?
harvestsnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəsts/
plural of “harvest” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
herewithadverbUS /ˈhɪrˈwɪθ/
(formal) by means of this
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading "What! most gracious father, is it possible that the Elector George William--" "Hush, hush, my son! who says anything about the Elector George William?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What! most gracious father, is it possible that the Elector George William--" "Hush, hush, my son! who says anything about the Elector George William?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What! most gracious father, is it possible that the Elector George William--" "Hush, hush, my son! who says anything about the Elector George William?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
for more time
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
Louise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
engage in
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
used to form the superlative
From this reading "What! most gracious father, is it possible that the Elector George William--" "Hush, hush, my son! who says anything about the Elector George William?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "What! most gracious father, is it possible that the Elector George William--" "Hush, hush, my son! who says anything about the Elector George William?
not any; not one
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
not one, and not any
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading "I solemnly give you my oath to that effect, father."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "What! most gracious father, is it possible that the Elector George William--" "Hush, hush, my son! who says anything about the Elector George William?
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
possessing material wealth
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "What! most gracious father, is it possible that the Elector George William--" "Hush, hush, my son! who says anything about the Elector George William?
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
a male human offspring
From this reading "What! most gracious father, is it possible that the Elector George William--" "Hush, hush, my son! who says anything about the Elector George William?
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What! most gracious father, is it possible that the Elector George William--" "Hush, hush, my son! who says anything about the Elector George William?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What! most gracious father, is it possible that the Elector George William--" "Hush, hush, my son! who says anything about the Elector George William?
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What! most gracious father, is it possible that the Elector George William--" "Hush, hush, my son! who says anything about the Elector George William?
at the time that
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
which person or people
From this reading "What! most gracious father, is it possible that the Elector George William--" "Hush, hush, my son! who says anything about the Elector George William?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What! most gracious father, is it possible that the Elector George William--" "Hush, hush, my son! who says anything about the Elector George William?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
wooverbUS /wuː/
seek someone's favor
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My son, I herewith give you my consent to woo the love of the Princess Charlotte Louise, but I make one condition which you must solemnly swear to respect: none but a Catholic becomes the wife of my son John Adolphus."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Who thinks of the decaying tree, which can no longer bear fruit, when he beholds at its side a young, vigorous tree laden with blossoms, rich for future harvests?
