used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
aduerse
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From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
affraied
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From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
Ah
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From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The upper apartments were occupied by several poor Irish families.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading It was a wretched apology for a house, at best, containing two stories, of two rooms upon a floor each.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a wretched apology for a house, at best, containing two stories, of two rooms upon a floor each.
balefuladjectiveUS /ˈbeɪlfəl/
deadly or sinister
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was a wretched apology for a house, at best, containing two stories, of two rooms upon a floor each.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The upper apartments were occupied by several poor Irish families.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It was a wretched apology for a house, at best, containing two stories, of two rooms upon a floor each.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
delaied
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From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
destitutionnounUS /ˈdestətuːʃən/
a state without friends or money or prospects
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
take in liquids
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was a wretched apology for a house, at best, containing two stories, of two rooms upon a floor each.
take in solid food
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
euery
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From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading THINGS PROVE WORSE THAN WAS EXPECTED.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The upper apartments were occupied by several poor Irish families.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It was a wretched apology for a house, at best, containing two stories, of two rooms upon a floor each.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a wretched apology for a house, at best, containing two stories, of two rooms upon a floor each.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
fynt
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From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
Gower
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From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
herte
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From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was a wretched apology for a house, at best, containing two stories, of two rooms upon a floor each.
How
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From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
hym
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From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
ioye
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From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading The upper apartments were occupied by several poor Irish families.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a wretched apology for a house, at best, containing two stories, of two rooms upon a floor each.
licentiousadjectiveUS /laɪˈsentʃəs/
lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
held or filled or in use
From this reading The upper apartments were occupied by several poor Irish families.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
be shown or be found to be
From this reading THINGS PROVE WORSE THAN WAS EXPECTED.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading It was a wretched apology for a house, at best, containing two stories, of two rooms upon a floor each.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The upper apartments were occupied by several poor Irish families.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
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 It was a wretched apology for a house, at best, containing two stories, of two rooms upon a floor each.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THINGS PROVE WORSE THAN WAS EXPECTED.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THINGS PROVE WORSE THAN WAS EXPECTED.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
thousande
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From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a wretched apology for a house, at best, containing two stories, of two rooms upon a floor each.
tyme
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From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a wretched apology for a house, at best, containing two stories, of two rooms upon a floor each.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The upper apartments were occupied by several poor Irish families.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THINGS PROVE WORSE THAN WAS EXPECTED.
Wepende
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From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The upper apartments were occupied by several poor Irish families.
Whan
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From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
WheelwrightnounUS /ˈwiːlraɪt/
someone who makes and repairs wooden wheels
From this reading Never in my life, in any place, or under any circumstances, had I before entered a human abode of such perfect and entire destitution as that of poor Wheelwright!
wissheth
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From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "And euery ioye hym is delaied, So that within his herte affraied A thousande tyme with one breath, Wepende he wissheth after death, Whan he fortune fynt aduerse."--_Gower._ "Ah, little think the gay, licentious proud, How many pine in want, * * * * * how many drink the cup Of baleful grief, and eat the bitter bread Of misery!"
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading THINGS PROVE WORSE THAN WAS EXPECTED.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading It was a wretched apology for a house, at best, containing two stories, of two rooms upon a floor each.
