Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

speak to

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

a cordial disposition

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

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

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

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From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

without doubt or question

From this reading The line of demarcation between the clown and the merry-and-wise wit was, in those days, not clearly drawn.

a rude or vulgar fool

From this reading The line of demarcation between the clown and the merry-and-wise wit was, in those days, not clearly drawn.

the quality of being comical

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The line of demarcation between the clown and the merry-and-wise wit was, in those days, not clearly drawn.

the boundary of a specific area

From this reading The line of demarcation between the clown and the merry-and-wise wit was, in those days, not clearly drawn.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The line of demarcation between the clown and the merry-and-wise wit was, in those days, not clearly drawn.

possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

set up or found

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

in a gradual manner

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

the quality of lacking taste and refinement

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

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

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

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

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

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

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

fill with sublime emotion

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

characterized by jokes and good humor

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

the sound of laughing

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The line of demarcation between the clown and the merry-and-wise wit was, in those days, not clearly drawn.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

plural of “matron” — a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

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From this reading The line of demarcation between the clown and the merry-and-wise wit was, in those days, not clearly drawn.

a person who carries a message

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

dignified manner or conduct

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

moving quickly and lightly

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

a titled peer of the realm

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The line of demarcation between the clown and the merry-and-wise wit was, in those days, not clearly drawn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

above and across; more than

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

literature in metrical form

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

a strong liking

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

-ing form of “resort” — have recourse to

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

the season of growth

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

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

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

carry out

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

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

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

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

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

dissimilarity evidenced by an absence of likeness

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

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

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A NEW MESSENGER TO THE EMPEROR Between Caillette and the duke's jester had arisen one of those friendships which spring more from similitude than unlikeness; an amity of which each had been unconscious in its inception, but which had gradually grown into a sentiment of comradeship.

which person or people

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Caillette was of noble mien, graceful manner and elegant address; a soldier by preference; a jester against his will, forced to the office by the nobleman who had cared for and educated him.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading The line of demarcation between the clown and the merry-and-wise wit was, in those days, not clearly drawn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In the duke's fool he had found his other self; a man who like himself lent dignity to the gentle art of jesting; who could turn a rhyme and raise a laugh without resorting to grossness.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The stories of the former, which made the matrons look down and the maidens to hide their faces, were often more appreciated by the inebriate nobles than some subtile comicality or nimble lines of poetry, that would serve to take home and think over, and which improved with time like a wine of sound body.