used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
(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 _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
biddeth
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From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Felice, perceiving his melancholy, inquired of her Lord the cause of this passion?
a person who is in charge
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
well in the past; former
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Felice, though very much grieved, understanding his determination, opposed not his will.
dietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
dignities
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From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
Felice
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From this reading Felice, perceiving his melancholy, inquired of her Lord the cause of this passion?
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
having or given a form or shape
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
a state of high honor
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading Felice, though very much grieved, understanding his determination, opposed not his will.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
Guy'snounUS /ɡaɪz/
possessive form of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Felice, perceiving his melancholy, inquired of her Lord the cause of this passion?
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
honouring
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From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Felice, perceiving his melancholy, inquired of her Lord the cause of this passion?
and nothing more
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Felice, perceiving his melancholy, inquired of her Lord the cause of this passion?
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Felice, perceiving his melancholy, inquired of her Lord the cause of this passion?
meltingnounUS /ˈmeltɪŋ/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
not one and not the other of two
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Felice, though very much grieved, understanding his determination, opposed not his will.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
and nothing more
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Felice, though very much grieved, understanding his determination, opposed not his will.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Felice, perceiving his melancholy, inquired of her Lord the cause of this passion?
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Felice, perceiving his melancholy, inquired of her Lord the cause of this passion?
PilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
PilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
repentverbUS /rɪˈpent/
turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
determined
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
scripnounUS /skrɪp/
a certificate whose value is recognized by the payer and payee; scrip is not currency but may be convertible into currency
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
soul's
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From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Felice, perceiving his melancholy, inquired of her Lord the cause of this passion?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Felice, though very much grieved, understanding his determination, opposed not his will.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Felice, though very much grieved, understanding his determination, opposed not his will.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
at the time that
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading _Guy leaves his Wife, and goes a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land._ In the very height of Guy's glory, when he was exalted to his father's dignities, conscience biddeth him repent of all his former sins; so Guy resolved to travel to the Holy Land like a Pilgrim.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Felice, though very much grieved, understanding his determination, opposed not his will.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "Ah, Felice!" said he, "I have spent much time in honouring thee, and to win thy favour; but never spared one minute for my soul's health in honouring the Lord."
in the company of; together with
From this reading So with exchange of rings, and melting kisses, he departed, like a stranger from his own habitation, taking with him neither money nor scrip; while but a small quantity of herbs and roots, such only as the wild fields could afford, formed his chief diet; and he vowed never to fight more, but in a just cause.
