Chapter XIX

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

From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

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

From this reading Wi’ joys wheyte parfit fair an’ sound, Unclogg’d by creymes.

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

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

use to one's advantage

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

slender bristlelike appendage found on the bracts of grasses

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

in or to or toward a former location

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

From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

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From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Wi’ joys wheyte parfit fair an’ sound, Unclogg’d by creymes.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

a spicy condiment made of chopped fruits or vegetables cooked in vinegar and sugar with ginger and spices

From this reading We left Miss Chutney, with Miss Wewitz, in the linen-room, at the top of the Establishment for Young Ladies.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

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From this reading Wi’ joys wheyte parfit fair an’ sound, Unclogg’d by creymes.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

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From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

an old form of “do”, used with “thou”

From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

a specially long, formal letter

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the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading We left Miss Chutney, with Miss Wewitz, in the linen-room, at the top of the Establishment for Young Ladies.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

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all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

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

From this reading Wi’ joys wheyte parfit fair an’ sound, Unclogg’d by creymes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We left Miss Chutney, with Miss Wewitz, in the linen-room, at the top of the Establishment for Young Ladies.

set up or found

From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

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From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

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

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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

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

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

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

From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

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

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

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From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Wi’ joys wheyte parfit fair an’ sound, Unclogg’d by creymes.

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From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

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

From this reading We left Miss Chutney, with Miss Wewitz, in the linen-room, at the top of the Establishment for Young Ladies.

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From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

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 We left Miss Chutney, with Miss Wewitz, in the linen-room, at the top of the Establishment for Young Ladies.

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From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

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From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

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

From this reading We left Miss Chutney, with Miss Wewitz, in the linen-room, at the top of the Establishment for Young Ladies.

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

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

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From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading We left Miss Chutney, with Miss Wewitz, in the linen-room, at the top of the Establishment for Young Ladies.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

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From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

belonging to the speaker and others

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used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

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

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

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

From this reading Wi’ joys wheyte parfit fair an’ sound, Unclogg’d by creymes.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

the main temple of the goddess Athena; built on the acropolis in Athens more than 400 years B.C.; example of Doric architecture

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

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

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

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From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

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

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

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From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Wi’ joys wheyte parfit fair an’ sound, Unclogg’d by creymes.

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From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

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From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

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

From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

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

From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

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

From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

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

From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

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

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

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

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

the upper part of anything

From this reading We left Miss Chutney, with Miss Wewitz, in the linen-room, at the top of the Establishment for Young Ladies.

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From this reading Wi’ joys wheyte parfit fair an’ sound, Unclogg’d by creymes.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

not known

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

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

From this reading We left Miss Chutney, with Miss Wewitz, in the linen-room, at the top of the Establishment for Young Ladies.

at the time that

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

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From this reading Wi’ joys wheyte parfit fair an’ sound, Unclogg’d by creymes.

during the time that

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

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

From this reading “Or when of luive the kittlin’ dart Furst whithers i’ th’ unconscious heart, Wi’ a’ the pleasin’ painfu’ smart See passions awn; An raptures dirl thro’ every part, Befwore unknown.”

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading Wi’ joys wheyte parfit fair an’ sound, Unclogg’d by creymes.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by Stagg._ WHILE Master Jobby Sandboys is on his road back to his parents at the Police Station, we will avail ourselves of the uninteresting interval, and continue our narrative of the course of events at Parthenon House.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading We left Miss Chutney, with Miss Wewitz, in the linen-room, at the top of the Establishment for Young Ladies.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading “Of a’ the scenes in leyfe’s lang round; Sweet youth! leyke thee nin can be found; With plizzer thou dost meast abound— Threyce happy teymes!