Chapter X

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

From this reading * * * * * “Here pedlars frae a’ pairts repair, Beath Yorkshire beytes and Scotch fwoak; An’ Paddeys wi’ their feyne lin’ ware, Tho’ a’ deseyned to botch fwoak.

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

From this reading * * * * * “Here’s Yorkshire impudence, d’e see, Advancin’ for a brek, Just askin’ threyce as much as he Kens he’ll consent to tek.

later than; following

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

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

From this reading “Here mirth and merchandise are mix’d, There trick wi’ tumult rages; Here fraud an’ ignorance are fix’d, An’ sense wi’ craft engages.

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

From this reading “Here mirth and merchandise are mix’d, There trick wi’ tumult rages; Here fraud an’ ignorance are fix’d, An’ sense wi’ craft engages.

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

From this reading “Here mirth and merchandise are mix’d, There trick wi’ tumult rages; Here fraud an’ ignorance are fix’d, An’ sense wi’ craft engages.

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

From this reading * * * * * “Here’s Yorkshire impudence, d’e see, Advancin’ for a brek, Just askin’ threyce as much as he Kens he’ll consent to tek.

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From this reading * * * * * “Here’s Yorkshire impudence, d’e see, Advancin’ for a brek, Just askin’ threyce as much as he Kens he’ll consent to tek.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

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

From this reading * * * * * “Here pedlars frae a’ pairts repair, Beath Yorkshire beytes and Scotch fwoak; An’ Paddeys wi’ their feyne lin’ ware, Tho’ a’ deseyned to botch fwoak.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading ‘Here, maister, buy a coat cloith here, Ye’s have it chep, believe me; ’Tis of the foinest ’ool, I swear.

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From this reading * * * * * “Here pedlars frae a’ pairts repair, Beath Yorkshire beytes and Scotch fwoak; An’ Paddeys wi’ their feyne lin’ ware, Tho’ a’ deseyned to botch fwoak.

an embarrassing mistake

From this reading * * * * * “Here pedlars frae a’ pairts repair, Beath Yorkshire beytes and Scotch fwoak; An’ Paddeys wi’ their feyne lin’ ware, Tho’ a’ deseyned to botch fwoak.

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

From this reading * * * * * “Here’s Yorkshire impudence, d’e see, Advancin’ for a brek, Just askin’ threyce as much as he Kens he’ll consent to tek.

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

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading ‘Here, maister, buy a coat cloith here, Ye’s have it chep, believe me; ’Tis of the foinest ’ool, I swear.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

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

From this reading ‘Here, maister, buy a coat cloith here, Ye’s have it chep, believe me; ’Tis of the foinest ’ool, I swear.

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

From this reading ‘Here, maister, buy a coat cloith here, Ye’s have it chep, believe me; ’Tis of the foinest ’ool, I swear.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading ‘Here, maister, buy a coat cloith here, Ye’s have it chep, believe me; ’Tis of the foinest ’ool, I swear.

permission to do something

From this reading * * * * * “Here’s Yorkshire impudence, d’e see, Advancin’ for a brek, Just askin’ threyce as much as he Kens he’ll consent to tek.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading “Here mirth and merchandise are mix’d, There trick wi’ tumult rages; Here fraud an’ ignorance are fix’d, An’ sense wi’ craft engages.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

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

From this reading * * * * * “Here’s Yorkshire impudence, d’e see, Advancin’ for a brek, Just askin’ threyce as much as he Kens he’ll consent to tek.

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

the act of departing

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

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

From this reading * * * * * “Here pedlars frae a’ pairts repair, Beath Yorkshire beytes and Scotch fwoak; An’ Paddeys wi’ their feyne lin’ ware, Tho’ a’ deseyned to botch fwoak.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading “Here mirth and merchandise are mix’d, There trick wi’ tumult rages; Here fraud an’ ignorance are fix’d, An’ sense wi’ craft engages.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

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

From this reading * * * * * “Here pedlars frae a’ pairts repair, Beath Yorkshire beytes and Scotch fwoak; An’ Paddeys wi’ their feyne lin’ ware, Tho’ a’ deseyned to botch fwoak.

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

From this reading “Here mirth and merchandise are mix’d, There trick wi’ tumult rages; Here fraud an’ ignorance are fix’d, An’ sense wi’ craft engages.

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

From this reading ‘Here, maister, buy a coat cloith here, Ye’s have it chep, believe me; ’Tis of the foinest ’ool, I swear.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading * * * * * “Here’s Yorkshire impudence, d’e see, Advancin’ for a brek, Just askin’ threyce as much as he Kens he’ll consent to tek.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

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

From this reading * * * * * “Here pedlars frae a’ pairts repair, Beath Yorkshire beytes and Scotch fwoak; An’ Paddeys wi’ their feyne lin’ ware, Tho’ a’ deseyned to botch fwoak.

intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

From this reading “Here mirth and merchandise are mix’d, There trick wi’ tumult rages; Here fraud an’ ignorance are fix’d, An’ sense wi’ craft engages.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

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

From this reading * * * * * “Here pedlars frae a’ pairts repair, Beath Yorkshire beytes and Scotch fwoak; An’ Paddeys wi’ their feyne lin’ ware, Tho’ a’ deseyned to botch fwoak.

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

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ‘Here, maister, buy a coat cloith here, Ye’s have it chep, believe me; ’Tis of the foinest ’ool, I swear.

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

From this reading * * * * * “Here’s Yorkshire impudence, d’e see, Advancin’ for a brek, Just askin’ threyce as much as he Kens he’ll consent to tek.

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

From this reading * * * * * “Here’s Yorkshire impudence, d’e see, Advancin’ for a brek, Just askin’ threyce as much as he Kens he’ll consent to tek.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Here mirth and merchandise are mix’d, There trick wi’ tumult rages; Here fraud an’ ignorance are fix’d, An’ sense wi’ craft engages.

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

From this reading * * * * * “Here’s Yorkshire impudence, d’e see, Advancin’ for a brek, Just askin’ threyce as much as he Kens he’ll consent to tek.

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

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

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

From this reading ‘Here, maister, buy a coat cloith here, Ye’s have it chep, believe me; ’Tis of the foinest ’ool, I swear.

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

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading “Here mirth and merchandise are mix’d, There trick wi’ tumult rages; Here fraud an’ ignorance are fix’d, An’ sense wi’ craft engages.

an impudent statement

From this reading * * * * * “Here’s Yorkshire impudence, d’e see, Advancin’ for a brek, Just askin’ threyce as much as he Kens he’ll consent to tek.

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

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

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

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ‘Here, maister, buy a coat cloith here, Ye’s have it chep, believe me; ’Tis of the foinest ’ool, I swear.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

and nothing more

From this reading * * * * * “Here’s Yorkshire impudence, d’e see, Advancin’ for a brek, Just askin’ threyce as much as he Kens he’ll consent to tek.

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

From this reading * * * * * “Here’s Yorkshire impudence, d’e see, Advancin’ for a brek, Just askin’ threyce as much as he Kens he’ll consent to tek.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

United States sculptor and architect whose public works include the memorial to veterans of the Vietnam War in Washington (born in 1959)

From this reading * * * * * “Here pedlars frae a’ pairts repair, Beath Yorkshire beytes and Scotch fwoak; An’ Paddeys wi’ their feyne lin’ ware, Tho’ a’ deseyned to botch fwoak.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

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

From this reading ‘Here, maister, buy a coat cloith here, Ye’s have it chep, believe me; ’Tis of the foinest ’ool, I swear.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

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

From this reading ‘Here, maister, buy a coat cloith here, Ye’s have it chep, believe me; ’Tis of the foinest ’ool, I swear.

past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading “Here mirth and merchandise are mix’d, There trick wi’ tumult rages; Here fraud an’ ignorance are fix’d, An’ sense wi’ craft engages.

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

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

great merriment

From this reading “Here mirth and merchandise are mix’d, There trick wi’ tumult rages; Here fraud an’ ignorance are fix’d, An’ sense wi’ craft engages.

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From this reading “Here mirth and merchandise are mix’d, There trick wi’ tumult rages; Here fraud an’ ignorance are fix’d, An’ sense wi’ craft engages.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading * * * * * “Here’s Yorkshire impudence, d’e see, Advancin’ for a brek, Just askin’ threyce as much as he Kens he’ll consent to tek.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ‘Here, maister, buy a coat cloith here, Ye’s have it chep, believe me; ’Tis of the foinest ’ool, I swear.

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From this reading ‘Here, maister, buy a coat cloith here, Ye’s have it chep, believe me; ’Tis of the foinest ’ool, I swear.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

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

From this reading * * * * * “Here pedlars frae a’ pairts repair, Beath Yorkshire beytes and Scotch fwoak; An’ Paddeys wi’ their feyne lin’ ware, Tho’ a’ deseyned to botch fwoak.

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

From this reading * * * * * “Here pedlars frae a’ pairts repair, Beath Yorkshire beytes and Scotch fwoak; An’ Paddeys wi’ their feyne lin’ ware, Tho’ a’ deseyned to botch fwoak.

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

From this reading * * * * * “Here pedlars frae a’ pairts repair, Beath Yorkshire beytes and Scotch fwoak; An’ Paddeys wi’ their feyne lin’ ware, Tho’ a’ deseyned to botch fwoak.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

plural of “rage” — a feeling of intense anger

From this reading “Here mirth and merchandise are mix’d, There trick wi’ tumult rages; Here fraud an’ ignorance are fix’d, An’ sense wi’ craft engages.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading * * * * * “Here pedlars frae a’ pairts repair, Beath Yorkshire beytes and Scotch fwoak; An’ Paddeys wi’ their feyne lin’ ware, Tho’ a’ deseyned to botch fwoak.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

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

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

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From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading * * * * * “Here pedlars frae a’ pairts repair, Beath Yorkshire beytes and Scotch fwoak; An’ Paddeys wi’ their feyne lin’ ware, Tho’ a’ deseyned to botch fwoak.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading * * * * * “Here’s Yorkshire impudence, d’e see, Advancin’ for a brek, Just askin’ threyce as much as he Kens he’ll consent to tek.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading “Here mirth and merchandise are mix’d, There trick wi’ tumult rages; Here fraud an’ ignorance are fix’d, An’ sense wi’ craft engages.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

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

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading ‘Here, maister, buy a coat cloith here, Ye’s have it chep, believe me; ’Tis of the foinest ’ool, I swear.

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From this reading * * * * * “Here’s Yorkshire impudence, d’e see, Advancin’ for a brek, Just askin’ threyce as much as he Kens he’ll consent to tek.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

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

From this reading ‘Here, maister, buy a coat cloith here, Ye’s have it chep, believe me; ’Tis of the foinest ’ool, I swear.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading * * * * * “Here pedlars frae a’ pairts repair, Beath Yorkshire beytes and Scotch fwoak; An’ Paddeys wi’ their feyne lin’ ware, Tho’ a’ deseyned to botch fwoak.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Here mirth and merchandise are mix’d, There trick wi’ tumult rages; Here fraud an’ ignorance are fix’d, An’ sense wi’ craft engages.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

a branch of the Tai languages

From this reading * * * * * “Here pedlars frae a’ pairts repair, Beath Yorkshire beytes and Scotch fwoak; An’ Paddeys wi’ their feyne lin’ ware, Tho’ a’ deseyned to botch fwoak.

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

From this reading * * * * * “Here’s Yorkshire impudence, d’e see, Advancin’ for a brek, Just askin’ threyce as much as he Kens he’ll consent to tek.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading ‘Here, maister, buy a coat cloith here, Ye’s have it chep, believe me; ’Tis of the foinest ’ool, I swear.

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

From this reading * * * * * “Here pedlars frae a’ pairts repair, Beath Yorkshire beytes and Scotch fwoak; An’ Paddeys wi’ their feyne lin’ ware, Tho’ a’ deseyned to botch fwoak.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading “Here mirth and merchandise are mix’d, There trick wi’ tumult rages; Here fraud an’ ignorance are fix’d, An’ sense wi’ craft engages.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading “Here mirth and merchandise are mix’d, There trick wi’ tumult rages; Here fraud an’ ignorance are fix’d, An’ sense wi’ craft engages.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading * * * * * “Here pedlars frae a’ pairts repair, Beath Yorkshire beytes and Scotch fwoak; An’ Paddeys wi’ their feyne lin’ ware, Tho’ a’ deseyned to botch fwoak.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

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

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading “Here mirth and merchandise are mix’d, There trick wi’ tumult rages; Here fraud an’ ignorance are fix’d, An’ sense wi’ craft engages.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading Mon, think ye I’d deceive ye?’” _Rosley Fair, by John Stagg._ WE left Mr. Sandboys engaged in the interesting occupation of hunting after his lost inexpressibles—the very inexpressibles which his wife had mended previous to his departure from Buttermere, and which that lady had since exchanged, together with forty pounds in bank notes and her own marriage certificate in the pockets, for a pot of mignionette and a couple of cut roses.

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

From this reading ‘Here, maister, buy a coat cloith here, Ye’s have it chep, believe me; ’Tis of the foinest ’ool, I swear.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading * * * * * “Here pedlars frae a’ pairts repair, Beath Yorkshire beytes and Scotch fwoak; An’ Paddeys wi’ their feyne lin’ ware, Tho’ a’ deseyned to botch fwoak.