used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
Beshrewverb
wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
chaisenounUS /ʃeɪz/
a long chair; for reclining
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Sir, your servant," said the old-fashioned doctor.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
Dr
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From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good morning, Dr. Steele."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear that Mrs. Leslie is so ill."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear that Mrs. Leslie is so ill."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear that Mrs. Leslie is so ill."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
Leslie
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From this reading "I'm sorry to hear that Mrs. Leslie is so ill."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Good morning, Dr. Steele."
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear that Mrs. Leslie is so ill."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading "Sir, your servant," said the old-fashioned doctor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
patient'snounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
possessive form of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sir, your servant," said the old-fashioned doctor.
cut with a saw
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Sir, your servant," said the old-fashioned doctor.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sir, your servant," said the old-fashioned doctor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear that Mrs. Leslie is so ill."
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear that Mrs. Leslie is so ill."
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear that Mrs. Leslie is so ill."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week after he had heard the tidings from the old housekeeper, Morton saw Dr. Steele coming out of a patient's door and getting into his chaise.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Beshrew me, but I love her heartily, For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she hath proved herself; And therefore, like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul.--_Merchant of Venice_.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sir, your servant," said the old-fashioned doctor.
