used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Disdain me not for being a steward's son, one of thy father's servants."
acceptsverbUS /ækˈsepts/
third-person singular of “accept” — consider or hold as true
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
speak to
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
(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 "All hail, fair Felice, flower of beauty, and jewel of virtue!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
arbournounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading "All hail, fair Felice, flower of beauty, and jewel of virtue!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Disdain me not for being a steward's son, one of thy father's servants."
bendedadjectiveUS /ˈbendɪd/
used of the back and knees; stooped
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
fearless and daring
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
brought into existence
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
CeaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
deniesverbUS /dɪˈnaɪz/
third-person singular of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
DisdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Disdain me not for being a steward's son, one of thy father's servants."
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Disdain me not for being a steward's son, one of thy father's servants."
Felice
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From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "All hail, fair Felice, flower of beauty, and jewel of virtue!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Disdain me not for being a steward's son, one of thy father's servants."
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
grantsnounUS /ɡrænts/
plural of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
Guy'snounUS /ɡaɪz/
possessive form of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading "All hail, fair Felice, flower of beauty, and jewel of virtue!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading "All hail, fair Felice, flower of beauty, and jewel of virtue!
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
go away from a place
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Disdain me not for being a steward's son, one of thy father's servants."
meanlyadverb
in a nasty ill-tempered manner
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
mightiestadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪtiəst/
superlative of “mighty” — having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Disdain me not for being a steward's son, one of thy father's servants."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "All hail, fair Felice, flower of beauty, and jewel of virtue!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Disdain me not for being a steward's son, one of thy father's servants."
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
perfections
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
reposing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
try to get or reach
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Disdain me not for being a steward's son, one of thy father's servants."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
a male human offspring
From this reading Disdain me not for being a steward's son, one of thy father's servants."
steward's
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From this reading Disdain me not for being a steward's son, one of thy father's servants."
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
unfitadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪt/
below the required standards for a purpose
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading "All hail, fair Felice, flower of beauty, and jewel of virtue!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
which person or people
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
belonging to which person
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Guy courts Fair Felice; she at first denies, but after grants his Suit on Conditions, which he accepts._ Guy immediately advanced to fair Felice, who was reposing herself in an arbour, and saluted her with bended knees.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
but in spite of that
From this reading I know, great princes seek to win thy love, whose exquisite perfections might grace the mightiest monarch in the world; yet may they come short of Guy's real affection, in whom love is pictured with naked truth and honesty.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Felice interrupted him saying, "Cease, bold youth, leave off this passionate address; you are but young and meanly born, and unfit for my degree: I would not my father should know this."
