used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “But thou art not at liberty, good gossip,” replied the jester, screaming with laughter; “thou art tied like a slave to the oar, and cannot free thyself from it--ha! ha!”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His principal hostility was directed against Wolsey, whose arrogance and grasping practices were the constant subjects of his railing.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His principal hostility was directed against Wolsey, whose arrogance and grasping practices were the constant subjects of his railing.
angrilyadverbUS /ˈæŋɡrəli/
with anger
From this reading “Were I at liberty,” said Sir Thomas angrily, “I would make thee repent thine insolence.”
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
arrogancenounUS /ˈerəɡəns/
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading His principal hostility was directed against Wolsey, whose arrogance and grasping practices were the constant subjects of his railing.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading “But thou art not at liberty, good gossip,” replied the jester, screaming with laughter; “thou art tied like a slave to the oar, and cannot free thyself from it--ha! ha!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Were I at liberty,” said Sir Thomas angrily, “I would make thee repent thine insolence.”
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
for the reason that
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
BoleynnounUS /boʊˈlɪn/
the second wife of Henry VIII and mother of Elizabeth I; was executed on a charge of adultery (1507-1536)
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
cannot
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From this reading “But thou art not at liberty, good gossip,” replied the jester, screaming with laughter; “thou art tied like a slave to the oar, and cannot free thyself from it--ha! ha!”
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
unvarying in nature
From this reading His principal hostility was directed against Wolsey, whose arrogance and grasping practices were the constant subjects of his railing.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading His principal hostility was directed against Wolsey, whose arrogance and grasping practices were the constant subjects of his railing.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading “But thou art not at liberty, good gossip,” replied the jester, screaming with laughter; “thou art tied like a slave to the oar, and cannot free thyself from it--ha! ha!”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “But thou art not at liberty, good gossip,” replied the jester, screaming with laughter; “thou art tied like a slave to the oar, and cannot free thyself from it--ha! ha!”
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading His principal hostility was directed against Wolsey, whose arrogance and grasping practices were the constant subjects of his railing.
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading “But thou art not at liberty, good gossip,” replied the jester, screaming with laughter; “thou art tied like a slave to the oar, and cannot free thyself from it--ha! ha!”
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His principal hostility was directed against Wolsey, whose arrogance and grasping practices were the constant subjects of his railing.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading His principal hostility was directed against Wolsey, whose arrogance and grasping practices were the constant subjects of his railing.
How
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From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading “Were I at liberty,” said Sir Thomas angrily, “I would make thee repent thine insolence.”
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
jesternounUS /ˈdʒestər/
a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
From this reading “But thou art not at liberty, good gossip,” replied the jester, screaming with laughter; “thou art tied like a slave to the oar, and cannot free thyself from it--ha! ha!”
the sound of laughing
From this reading “But thou art not at liberty, good gossip,” replied the jester, screaming with laughter; “thou art tied like a slave to the oar, and cannot free thyself from it--ha! ha!”
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading “Were I at liberty,” said Sir Thomas angrily, “I would make thee repent thine insolence.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “But thou art not at liberty, good gossip,” replied the jester, screaming with laughter; “thou art tied like a slave to the oar, and cannot free thyself from it--ha! ha!”
engage in
From this reading “Were I at liberty,” said Sir Thomas angrily, “I would make thee repent thine insolence.”
meddlingnounUS /ˈmedəlɪŋ/
the act of altering something secretly or improperly
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
an old word for “no”
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading “But thou art not at liberty, good gossip,” replied the jester, screaming with laughter; “thou art tied like a slave to the oar, and cannot free thyself from it--ha! ha!”
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His principal hostility was directed against Wolsey, whose arrogance and grasping practices were the constant subjects of his railing.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/
plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading His principal hostility was directed against Wolsey, whose arrogance and grasping practices were the constant subjects of his railing.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading His principal hostility was directed against Wolsey, whose arrogance and grasping practices were the constant subjects of his railing.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
be shown or be found to be
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading His principal hostility was directed against Wolsey, whose arrogance and grasping practices were the constant subjects of his railing.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
repentverbUS /rɪˈpent/
turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading “Were I at liberty,” said Sir Thomas angrily, “I would make thee repent thine insolence.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
screamingadjectiveUS /ˈskriːmɪŋ/
so extremely intense as to evoke screams
From this reading “But thou art not at liberty, good gossip,” replied the jester, screaming with laughter; “thou art tied like a slave to the oar, and cannot free thyself from it--ha! ha!”
not often
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
in an aggressive manner
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
term of address for a man
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading “But thou art not at liberty, good gossip,” replied the jester, screaming with laughter; “thou art tied like a slave to the oar, and cannot free thyself from it--ha! ha!”
Sommers
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From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading His principal hostility was directed against Wolsey, whose arrogance and grasping practices were the constant subjects of his railing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His principal hostility was directed against Wolsey, whose arrogance and grasping practices were the constant subjects of his railing.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “Were I at liberty,” said Sir Thomas angrily, “I would make thee repent thine insolence.”
an old word for “yours”
From this reading “Were I at liberty,” said Sir Thomas angrily, “I would make thee repent thine insolence.”
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
thyself
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From this reading “But thou art not at liberty, good gossip,” replied the jester, screaming with laughter; “thou art tied like a slave to the oar, and cannot free thyself from it--ha! ha!”
bound or secured closely
From this reading “But thou art not at liberty, good gossip,” replied the jester, screaming with laughter; “thou art tied like a slave to the oar, and cannot free thyself from it--ha! ha!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
varletnoun
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His principal hostility was directed against Wolsey, whose arrogance and grasping practices were the constant subjects of his railing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His principal hostility was directed against Wolsey, whose arrogance and grasping practices were the constant subjects of his railing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
belonging to which person
From this reading His principal hostility was directed against Wolsey, whose arrogance and grasping practices were the constant subjects of his railing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “But thou art not at liberty, good gossip,” replied the jester, screaming with laughter; “thou art tied like a slave to the oar, and cannot free thyself from it--ha! ha!”
Wolsey
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From this reading His principal hostility was directed against Wolsey, whose arrogance and grasping practices were the constant subjects of his railing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Were I at liberty,” said Sir Thomas angrily, “I would make thee repent thine insolence.”
Wyatnoun
English poet who introduced the sonnet form to English literature (1503-1542)
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
Wyat's
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From this reading It was seldom, such was his privileged character, and the protection he enjoyed from the sovereign, that any of the courtiers resented his remarks; but Sir Thomas Wyat's feelings being now deeply interested, he turned sharply round, and said, “How now, thou meddling varlet, what business hast thou to interfere?”
but in spite of that
From this reading “I interfere to prove my authority, gossip Wyat,” replied Sommers, “and to show that, varlet as I am, I am as powerful as Mistress Anne Boleyn--nay, that I am yet more powerful, because I am obeyed, while she is not.”
