Chapter II · Chapter 2

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

consider or hold as true

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

later than; following

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

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

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

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

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

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

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

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From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

provoking fear terror

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

confer a trust upon

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

rules governing socially acceptable behavior

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

plural of “fog” — droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

set up or found

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

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

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

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From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

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

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

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

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

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

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

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

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

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

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

go away from a place

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

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

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

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 During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

plural of “primrose” — any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

without much difficulty

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

providing abundant nourishment

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

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

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

carry out

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

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

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

a special situation

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

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From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

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

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

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From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

an old word for “to”

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

precisely as stated

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

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

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE MAIDENS The next morning after Harleston had come unto my rooms I called at his apartments to see how he did like the way that he had been placed.

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

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

belonging to which person

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

in the company of; together with

From this reading I found him in the act of completing his toilet, and therefore, as he had not broken his fast, I invited him to come and breakfast with me; which invitation he did readily accept.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading During our meal he asked me many questions as to the manner in which people conducted themselves at court, to which questions I gave him very complete answers, so that he might be able to manage without any breach of etiquette, which thing to do, at Edward's court, was not so easy as one might imagine.

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

From this reading "Thou shalt have an opportunity for the satisfying of thyself as to that same, to-day; for I am about to take thee with me to see two of England's fairest primroses; the one, my cousin, Lady Mary Atherby, to whose tender care I will leave thee, and the other, Lady Hazel Woodville, to whose mercy I do entrust my soul--if she be pleased to take the present at my hands."

past form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now, in regard to your ladies," said he, "do they insist upon being worshiped, as do the ones of France, or are they cold and chilling, as are the fogs of mine almost forgotten native land?"